Job Description

Highway Engineer – Civil - Rochester, NY

Build Your Career in Highway and Transportation Engineering

Rochester, NY, offers opportunities to contribute to transportation infrastructure that connects communities across the Finger Lakes and Western New York. From roadway improvements to drainage and geometric design, highway engineering plays an important role in supporting safe, reliable travel throughout the region.

As a Highway Engineer on Fisher Associates’ Highway Team within the Infrastructure + Mobility Group, you’ll support roadway and transportation projects from design development through project delivery. You’ll work with experienced engineers, project managers, clients, and public agencies to develop plans and construction documents that meet applicable standards and project requirements.

If you’re ready to build your technical skills, learn from experienced transportation professionals, and take ownership of meaningful design work, this role offers an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to infrastructure improvements that benefit local communities.

What You'll Do

• Support highway design projects involving roadway alignments, drainage systems, and geometric design using industry-standard roadway design software.
• Develop design plans, construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Apply state and local design standards, regulations, and safety codes to support compliant, reliable roadway designs.
• Maintain organized highway design documents, reports, and budget records.
• Apply and support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Assist with field inspections and roadway data collection.
• Support project managers with schedules, project documentation, and presentations while coordinating with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and agencies.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 0–5 years of transportation experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage deadlines, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• A collaborative approach to building trusting relationships through integrity, respect, and active listening.
• An improvement-minded attitude and willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop better solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Highway design engineering experience.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with state DOT design standards, particularly NYSDOT or PennDOT.

Why Join Fisher

• Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.
• Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development.
• Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success.

Compensation + Benefits

Salary range: $75,816-$88,000

• Competitive compensation; actual pay varies based on experience, qualifications, education, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance.
• Shareholders program, professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is aligned to the Rochester, NY, market for highway and roadway design supporting regional transportation infrastructure. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, NY, Albany, NY, and Canonsburg, PA, based on project needs, client alignment, team growth priorities, and business development opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

No unsolicited agency submissions. Fisher Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Fisher Associates, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.

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