Transportation Engineer 5

CDM Smith • Hartford, CT

56d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees