Transportation Engineer 5-Roadway

Transportation Engineer 5-Roadway CDM Smith - 3.8 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $100,194 - $175,365 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Professional Engineer Full 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. 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. Certification/License Requirements Professional Engineer 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 #

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Amount of Travel Required 5% 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 is 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, 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. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Pay Range Minimum $100,194 Pay Range Maximum $175,365 Additional Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Business Unit TSU Group TSO Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular Employment Type Regular Visa Sponsorship Available No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position