Highway/Roadway Engineer 5
Why CDM Smith?Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.Job DescriptionCDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects throughout New England. This position is well suited for a mid‑ to senior‑level transportation engineer looking to stay hands‑on while growing into broader technical and project leadership responsibilities.This role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility.Job ResponsibilitiesLead the technical delivery of highway design tasks from concept through PS&E.Develop and review roadway alignments, design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.Provide day‑to‑day technical oversight to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.Mentor and review work performed by junior engineers; provide technical guidance and support.Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Technical Leaders on complex DOT projects.Review designs for compliance with federal, state, and local standards; sign and seal documents, as required.Perform site reviews and field studies to support constructible, real‑world design solutions.Support proposal and task order efforts, including scope development and technical review.Career GrowthOpportunity to take on increasing technical and leadership responsibility across larger and more complex transportation projects.Clear pathways toward roles such as Senior Task Leader, Project Technical Leader, or Project Manager, aligned with individual career goals.Access to technical training, mentoring, and leadership development within CDM Smith’s transportation practice.Why CDM SmithLong‑term transportation programs with stable project pipelines.Ability to remain technically engaged while expanding leadership influence.Collaborative team environment with flexibility and strong career development support.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Certification/License RequirementsProfessional EngineerPreferred QualificationsStrong background with CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, and Municipal roadway/highway design projects.Strong task management experience in roadway and multi-modal design projects from preliminary through final design.Drainage network design and analysis experience.Familiarity with proposal development and client presentations.Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.Working knowledge of OpenRoads Concept Station.Amount Of Travel Required5%