CDM Smith

Highway/Roadway Engineer 3

CDM Smith$70K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline
  • 3 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering
  • Solid knowledge of FDOT design standards and practices
  • Proficient in Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and ConceptStation
  • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally depending on project needs

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and delivery of roadway and highway projects from preliminary engineering through PS&E
  • Produce compliant, high-quality design plans using FDOT standards
  • Develop and review construction plans, specifications, and bid documents for clients
  • Utilize design tools to create and refine project solutions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for efficient and constructible designs
  • Conduct site visits to incorporate real-world conditions into project development
  • Mentor junior staff while enhancing your own project leadership skills

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for technical and project responsibility growth
  • Exposure to complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
  • Support for ongoing professional development and continuing education
  • Hybrid work options to enhance work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join a collaborative transportation team delivering high-impact roadway and highway projects across the Southeast, supporting both FDOT and local agency clients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle-from early design through PS&E-while gaining exposure to complex, visible infrastructure work and expanding your technical and project responsibilities within a supportive team environment.

What You'll Do

Support the design and delivery of roadway and highway projects for FDOT and local agencies, with involvement from preliminary engineering through PS&E
Apply FDOT design standards across roadway geometry, traffic control, signing, and pavement marking to produce compliant, high-quality plans
Develop and review construction plans, specifications, and bid documents for DOT and municipal clients
Utilize tools such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and ConceptStation to develop and refine design solutions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver designs that are efficient, constructible, and aligned with client expectations
Conduct site visits and field reviews to validate design assumptions and incorporate real-world conditions into project development
Support construction-phase activities, including responding to contractor inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, and addressing field issues
Contribute to technical excellence through design documentation, process improvements, and knowledge sharing across the team
Participate in client coordination and industry engagement efforts to support ongoing work and strengthen relationships
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff while continuing to build your own technical depth and project leadership experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. 3 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Solid knowledge of FDOT roadway, traffic control, signing and pavement marking design practices and procedures.
Solid knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) & ConceptStation.
Experience with the development of construction bid documents for FDOT as well as other clients (i.e., counties or municipalities).

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About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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