CDM Smith

Transportation Engineer 1 (2026 New Graduates!)

CDM Smith$66K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, Structural Engineering, or related field
  • Basic knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software
  • Understanding of engineering design principles
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develops large scale engineering designs for transportation projects
  • Reviews designs for compliance with regulations
  • Performs site reviews to ensure design alignment
  • Updates design requirements as needed
  • Inspects new and existing transportation structures
  • Contributes to technical knowledge management by writing papers
  • Collaborates on presentation materials for conferences

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale projects
  • Emphasis on regulatory compliance in design reviews
  • Possibility to publish technical work in journals
  • Internal knowledge-sharing through technical documentation
  • No required travel, ensuring work-life balance
Full Job Description
Under direct supervision, develops large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation engineering designs of basic complexity to meet client project requirements. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Inspects new construction and existing transportation structures as necessary. Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Performs other duties as required. May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference. Skills & Abilities Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good verbal and written communication skills. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. 0 years. 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. Amount of Travel Required No Travel is required Pay Range Min USD $66,872.00 Pay Range Max USD $110,323.00 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.

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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