Bridge Design Engineer

About the role

Bridge Design Engineer supporting Western New York bridge and transportation structures for NYSDOT, municipal clients, waterfront corridors, rehabilitation programs, inspections, load ratings, and public-agency projects across Erie and Niagara County markets. This role advances structural design, analysis, inspection, documentation, construction support, and multidisciplinary transportation delivery across New York, Pennsylvania, and Fisher’s broader regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering tasks including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design.
• Develop design plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare bridge inspection reports; maintain detailed project records.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable DOT, state, local, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Support project managers with schedules, documentation, presentations, QA/QC, and construction-phase technical support.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, contractors, and internal teams to support successful delivery.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of transportation experience with a structures or bridge design background.
• EIT required; Professional Engineering license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, STAAD, and bridge design software.
• Familiarity with state DOT design standards, including NYSDOT or PennDOT preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation, load rating, foundation design, construction support, and multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Strong organizational, planning, documentation, technical judgment, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Professional performance aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Clientship philosophy.

Why Join Fisher

Shape meaningful infrastructure and community projects while working with multidisciplinary teams that value practical problem-solving and technical excellence. Grow in a culture of trust, collaboration, accessible leadership, mentorship, flexibility, and long-term professional development. Contribute to client-focused work where your voice, judgment, ownership, and relationships help drive successful project outcomes.

Compensation

Salary range: $85,000–$100,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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
• Employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice

Location Flexibility

While this posting is aligned to the Buffalo, NY market, the role may support teams, projects, and client needs across multiple Fisher office locations. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near established Fisher office locations based on project needs, team alignment, licensure, client relationships, and growth priorities.