Highway/Roadway Engineer 6

CDM Smith

Hartford, CT

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SKILLS

AutoCAD, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Business Solutions, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Career Development, Construction Design, Construction Planning, Cost Estimates, Federal Laws and Regulations, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, State Laws and Regulations, Statutory Laws, Structural Engineering, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Transportation Engineering, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Hartford, CT

POSTED

21 days ago

**Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Description** 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. This role can be based in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, with hybrid work flexibility. Job Responsibilities 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. Career Growth 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. Why CDM Smith Long‑term transportation programs with stable project pipelines. Ability to remain technically engaged while expanding leadership influence. Collaborative team environment with flexibility and strong career development support. **Qualifications** Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 10 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** 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 OpenRoads. Working knowledge of OpenRoads Concept Station. \#LI-MS1 \#LI-HYBRID **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. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.). **Amount of Travel Required** 10% or less **EEO Statement** 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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Min** USD $115,253.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $201,677.00 **Visa Sponsorship Available** No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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