Civil/Site Design Engineer

Fisherassoc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fisher Associates as a Civil Design Engineer to create innovative land designs and ensure community sustainability. You will work on a variety of projects while growing in an inclusive culture that values your expertise and feedback, alongside competitive benefits and development programs.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plan

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

Hybrid work schedule flexibility

Qualifications

• 5-15 years minimum engineering experience in Land Development.
• EIT required; Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create grading plans, layouts, and utility designs.
• Engage in stormwater system design.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Shape the Future of Land Development: Your Expertise Matters

Join us as a Civil Design Engineer to craft innovative, sustainable, and regulation-compliant site layouts that redefine communities. Transform landscapes into thriving neighborhoods, business hubs, and resilient infrastructures. Your vision is the key to shaping the future—apply today!

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

• Create grading plans, site layouts, and utility designs for a variety of projects, ensuring functionality, compliance, and efficiency.
• Design innovative stormwater systems, including detention/retention basins, low-impact development, and green infrastructure solutions.
• Engineer water, sanitary sewer, and storm systems in strict accordance with local codes and utility standards.
• Deliver detailed and accurate designs, calculations, cost estimates, reports, permit applications, construction plans, and specifications.
• Keep meticulous records of project details, including progress reports and budget information for transparency and reference.
• Work closely with reviewers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of project deliverables.
• Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures at every stage of the design process to ensure excellence.
• Collaborate directly with clients and regulatory agencies to prepare and secure approvals for permit applications and project plans.
• Monitor construction projects to track progress and ensure alignment with engineering plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Evaluate sites to confirm adherence to design intent and identify any necessary adjustments.
• Partner with consultants, team members, and clients to drive project success and meet objectives.
• Perform additional related duties as needed to ensure compliance and the overall success of land development projects.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging 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:

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO
• Hybrid work schedule flexibility
• Strong work-life balance
• Shareholders program
• Get involved in dynamic committees and groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), the Employee Advisory Group, and many others.

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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Requirements

What You Bring, Your Expertise

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (MS preferred).
• 5-15 years’ minimum engineering experience in the Land Development sector with knowledge of multiple aspects of civil engineering and site design
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• EIT required
• Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain it.
• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Demonstrated high-quality work and ability to problem solve applying critical thinking, and sound judgment to challenges.
• Driven to take ownership of your projects, prioritize your tasks effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Dedicated to fostering trust and collaboration through integrity, respect, and active listening in client and team relationships.
• Have a sense of curiosity, always looking for a better way, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• 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 laws.