Project Engineer - Highway

Fisher Associates; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fisher Associates is seeking a Project Engineer to design highway and roadway infrastructure in Central New York, including projects for NYSDOT and the City of Syracuse.

The role involves completing highway design tasks, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering and possess a Professional Engineering license, along with at least 10 years of transportation experience.

Benefits include competitive compensation, medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation experience, with highway engineering experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering license is required.
• Ability to manage technical tasks, deadlines, documentation, quality, and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Complete highway design, drainage design, alignments, and transportation engineering assignments.
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical staff, and clients.

Skills

10+ years of transportation experience

Highway engineering experience

Proficient with MicroStation and OpenRoads

Management of technical tasks and deadlines

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Project Engineer - Highway / Roadway Design

Design Central New York highway and roadway infrastructure supporting NYSDOT, the City of Syracuse, and other municipal clients. Projects include corridor improvements, sidewalks, trails, and transportation projects across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Complete highway design, drainage design, alignments, and related transportation engineering assignments.
• Develop preliminary and detailed design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain accurate records for design documents, progress reports, budgets, schedules, and project decisions.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical staff, clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, reviewers, and other disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and support client meetings, presentations, schedule management, and project development tasks.
• Provide technical support during construction, including RFIs, site visits, and construction‑progress review.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of transportation experience, with highway engineering experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Ability to manage technical tasks, deadlines, documentation, quality, and changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NYSDOT design standards, roadway/drainage design, construction‑phase support, and multidisciplinary transportation project coordination.
• Strong client communication, ownership, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and sound judgment.
• Professional performance aligned with company values and clientship philosophy.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, licensure, and other factors; total compensation also includes the value of 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 Syracuse, NY market, the role may support teams, projects, and client needs across multiple office locations. Candidates located near established office locations will be considered based on project needs, team alignment, licensure, client relationships, and growth priorities.

Equal 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.

Salary: $95,000-$135,000 Annually