Transportation Engineer 7

CDM Smith
Fairfax, VA

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  • Leads multi-disciplinary teams to support sales and delivery related to federal contracting opportunities with U.S. Department of Transportation agencies.
  • With high-level goals provided, identifies what federal transportation agencies and contracts provide opportunities for CDM Smith based on team strengths and alignment with our growth strategy.
  • Working with teams, coordinates sales strategy to pursue federal contracting opportunities, including mining bench/ IDIQ contracts. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
  • Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices, as appropriate.
  • Oversees federal contracting opportunities through delivery, including coordination between the client and delivery teams, as well as various prime and subconsultant partners.
  • Ensures comprehensive oversight of CDM Smith performance, quality assurance, and delivery aligned with contract scope, schedule, and costs.
  • Contributes to CDM Smith transportation growth strategy, with focus on federal transportation market, clients, and opportunities.
  • Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers related to federal, multi-disciplinary efforts.
  • Submits technical papers for publishing to technical journals.
  • Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
  • Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff, including TRB.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
  • Collaborates with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions provides updates to project management as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
  • Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license.
  • 12 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

  • Knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation agencies, contracting opportunities and methods, and service needs.
  • Knowledge of how changing administrative priorities will impact U.S. Department of Transportation consultant support needs, as well as overall impacts to CDM Smith transportation business.
  • Knowledge of federally oriented groups and associations like NCHRP/ TRB.

Amount of Travel Required

20%

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
  • Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

NAU

Group

TNG

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

Yes

Posted 2026-07-23

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