Highway​/Roadway Engineer

CDM 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.

Highway/Roadway Engineer 5

Boston, MA;
East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH – hybrid work flexibility.

• Lead 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.

Opportunity 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.

• Bachelor’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.

• Strong 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 Open Roads.
• Working knowledge of Open Roads Concept Station.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.