Highway Design Engineer

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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.

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

• 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.

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.

• 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 Micro Station, STAAD, Open Roads, 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

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.