CDM Smith

Transportation Engineer 5-Complete Streets

CDM Smith$80K — $100K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • 7 years of related experience
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Familiar with state DOT and municipal design standards

Responsibilities

  • Develop complete PS&E packages for multimodal and complete streets projects
  • Perform hands-on design using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Deliver model-based designs and manage sheet sets
  • Prepare engineer's cost estimates and project specifications
  • Coordinate closely with planners and public agencies

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunity to work on impactful multimodal and complete streets projects
  • Professional growth and development within a team-oriented setting
  • Engagement with diverse project stakeholders, including planners and urban designers
  • Possibility for domestic and/or international travel to enhance project experience
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're looking for a Transportation Engineer who enjoys taking complete streets and multimodal projects from concept to construction. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong PS&E delivery experience, advanced Civil 3D skills, and a passion for designing safer, more connected streets for all users.

What You'll Do

Develop complete PS&E packages for multimodal and complete streets projects, including plan/profile sheets, details, signing & striping, ADA ramps, utilities, and MOT/traffic control plans
Perform hands-on design using AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, alignments, surfaces, pipe networks, grading)
Deliver model-based designs, manage sheet sets, and support QA/QC and agency reviews
Prepare engineer's cost estimates (OPCC & PS&E-level) and project specifications
Apply AASHTO, NACTO, DOT, and municipal standards-adapting quickly to new agency criteria
Coordinate closely with planners, landscape architects, urban designers, utilities, and public agencies

Projects You'll Work On

Multimodal corridors and complete streets featuring:

Protected bike lanes, buffered lanes, and shared-use paths
Sidewalks, curb extensions, crosswalks, and ADA improvements
Streetscape elements such as medians, trees, furnishings, and lighting coordination

Context-sensitive designs balancing vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians in constrained ROW

Minimum Qualifications

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. 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

Experience delivering complete PS&E / construction drawing packages.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (corridors, surfaces, alignments, pipe networks, grading) with efficient model-based plan production.
Experience developing engineer's cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E-level) and technical specifications.
Familiarity with state DOT and municipal design standards, and navigating agency review and QA/QC cycles.
Experience delivering complete streets and multimodal corridor projects, including bike, pedestrian, and streetscape elements.
Ability to balance vehicular, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian needs within constrained rights-of-way.
Knowledge of traffic calming, curb management, and multimodal safety strategies.
Experience coordinating with planning, landscape architecture, and urban design teams.
Ability to translate planning-level concepts into buildable construction documents.

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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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Founded
1986

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