CDM Smith

Highway/Roadway Engineer 4

CDM Smith • $100K — $175K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related field.
  • Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within 18 months of hire.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in transportation engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
  • Expertise in computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical advancements in highway design projects.
  • Directly oversee daily transportation planning and design tasks.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineering staff.
  • Develop design criteria, alignments, and cost estimates for projects.
  • Collaborate with project leaders to deliver custom solutions for clients.
  • Ensure compliance of designs with regulations and standards.
  • Support proposal development in response to client requests.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with options to work in multiple offices.
  • Professional development opportunities through mentorship.
  • Engagement in complex and innovative transportation projects.
  • Exposure to diverse clients and project types.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field.
Full Job Description
Join CDM Smith's New England Transportation team as a Task Leader for highway design projects in the New England region. This position can be based in either our Boston, MA, East Hartford, CT, or Manchester, NH offices. You'll play a pivotal role in advancing technical excellence, mentoring junior staff, and delivering innovative solutions for complex transportation challenges. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Coordinate the technical advancement of highway design projects, communicate the vision for final deliverables, and ensure technical accuracy throughout the project lifecycle. Oversight & Management: Provide day-to-day direct oversight of transportation planning and design projects, ensuring milestones and quality standards are met. Mentorship: Supervise, review, and mentor junior engineers. Provide technical guidance, training, and support for professional growth within the discipline and firm. Design Development: Develop project design criteria, alignments, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Collaboration: Work closely with Project Technical Leaders and Project Managers to deliver high-complexity projects tailored to unique client requirements. Compliance: Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Sign and seal engineering designs as required. Site Studies: Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications; update design requirements as needed. Proposal Support: Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to client RFPs. Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, and regulatory standards. Skills & Abilities Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.). Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 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. #LI-MS1 #LI-HYBRID Amount of Travel Required 10% or less Additional Pay Range Information CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Visa Sponsorship Available No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Pay Range Max USD $175,365.00 Pay Range Min USD $100,194.00

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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5,000 employees
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Founded
1986

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