Highway Design Engineer – Civil/Structural | Shape the Future of Transportation

Ready to build the highways of tomorrow? Are you a skilled Highway Design Engineer with a passion for designing safe, efficient, and innovative transportation systems? Join our dynamic team of civil and structural engineering professionals where your expertise in roadway design, highway infrastructure, and transportation engineering will directly impact the communities we serve.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing highways, roadways, intersections, and other critical transportation infrastructure projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges and ensure all designs meet industry standards, environmental requirements, and safety regulations.

About Fisher Associates:

Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher

• You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
• Your voice matters in our inclusive and transparent culture, where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback.
• Your growth is our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
• You thrive in a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
• Your journey is shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others.
• Your success is supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.

What You’ll Do as a Highway Design Engineer

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage highway design projects, including drainage, alignments, and related tasks.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design plans, detailed specifications, technical reports, and accurate cost estimates.
• Ensure designs adhere to state and local standards, regulations and safety codes.
• Promote, utilize and support QA/QC processes to guarantee quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, subconsultants and agencies to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Proactively support project managers with schedules, documentation, and presentations.
• Assist with field inspections and data collection for roadway projects.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging Highway Design Engineering projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group

Salary Range $83,000-98,000

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

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What You Bring, Your Expertise as a Highway Design Engineer

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, Master’s preferred
• 5-10 years of transportation experience Highway Design Engineering experience preferred
• EIT required
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
• Proficiency in MicroStation, STAAD, OpenRoads, and Bridge Design Software preferred.
• Familiarity with state DOT design standards (NYSDOT or PennDOT preferred)
• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
• Driven to own projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration integrity, respect, and active listening
• Curious, improvement-minded, and always seeking better solutions
• Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.