Highway Project Engineer

Join the Highway Team at Fisher Associates as a Project Engineer!

Are you an expert in Highway Design? Fisher Associates is looking for a skilled Project Engineer to be part of our dynamic Transportation Group. As a Highway Project Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in the design, construction, maintenance, and management of highways, roads, and transportation infrastructure. This position blends engineering expertise, project management, and problem-solving skills to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop preliminary and final design plans for new highway projects or improvements to existing infrastructure
• Provide technical expertise for specialized design tasks.
• Perform and oversee the day-to-day technical design tasks associated with a project.

If you're passionate about engineering, apply today to join a team dedicated to shaping the future of transportation!

Who We Are:

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is a consulting engineering and professional services firm serving the Transportation, Land Development and Energy market sectors. Our comprehensive services include landscape architecture, planning, engineering, environmental, survey, GIS and construction representation. We are headquartered in Rochester NY, with eight offices throughout NY, PA and TX.

Why a Career with Fisher Associates?

• Be Heard, Be Valued: Our leadership team is accessible and welcomes your feedback and ideas.
• There is No “I” in Team: Every team member matters and contributes to our success by owning their role on the team. Contribute your creative ideas and expertise to our exceptional groups.
• Transparency Matters: We keep you informed with frequent communications and quarterly financial reviews.
• Long-Term Client Relationships: Our goal is to build long-lasting client relationships while delivering high-quality solutions.
• Community Service: We are passionate about giving back and creating a legacy of service that improves equity, access, dignity and joy for members of our diverse communities.
• Work on Local Projects: Experience the positive change you create in our own community.
• Diverse Project Opportunities: The diverse comprehensive services we offer translate into challenging and engaging learning & growth opportunities.
• Growth is Your Journey: Advance your career with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance and ongoing training to support your professional goals.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Fisher offers a competitive benefit package, immediate enrollment in our 401k plan with an annual company contribution, company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, generous PTO, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually

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.

The primary function of this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Complete work assignments related to highway design, drainage design, alignments, and other duties applicable to these projects.
• Develop preliminary and final design plans for new highway projects or improvements to existing infrastructure.
• Ensure designs adhere to safety standards, local regulations, and best practices.
• Provide direction and oversight to internal design staff.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, sub consultants and regulatory approving agencies.
• Serves as design contact with the client and other design professionals and contractors.
• Attend project kick off meetings.
• Conduct routine project design meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and maintain accurate and complete project files.
• Lead internal team by scheduling and conducting internal design meetings and reviewing the work of other technical staff assigned to the project.
• Assist project manager with project presentations, proposed project schedules and development tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
• Develop creative and strategic design options that meet client’s goals.
• Preliminary and final design, engineering systems coordination, and cost analysis.
• Specification and materials research.
• Maintain accurate records of project details, including design documents, progress reports, and budget information.

Education & Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field (MS preferred)
• 10-15 years minimum of transportation experience, highway engineering experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering License required.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads software preferred.
• Experience with NYSDOT and/or PennDOT required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exhibit behaviors that align with the Fisher Values: Aspire to Excellence, Teamwork and Respect, Owning our Results and Empowered Employees.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships adhering to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Aspire to excellence, consistently seek to improve, and demonstrate high-quality work at all levels.
• Team player: collaborate effectively at all levels; treat coworkers, clients, and vendors with respect in all interactions; seek to listen effectively, understand others, and build trust.
• Own and accept responsibility for results.
• Honest, transparent, and trustworthy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound judgement.
• Excellent and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exhibit flexibility with assignments, workflow, or project changes
• Listen and respond to feedback in a positive manner.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word and Excel

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Fisher Associates does 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 laws.