Bridge Design Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description Bridge Design Engineer - Buffalo, NY Bridge Design Engineer - Civil / Structural Design Western New York bridge and transportation structures supporting Buffalo-area infrastructure, NYSDOT, municipal clients, waterfront corridors, rehabilitation programs, inspections, load ratings, and public-agency projects across Erie and Niagara County markets.

In addition to supporting the Western New York market, this bridge engineering role helps advance structural design, analysis, inspection, documentation, construction support, and multidisciplinary transportation delivery across New York, Pennsylvania, and Fisher’s broader regional operations.

At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

What You’ll Do

• Structural engineering, including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design.
• Develop design plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field inspections, prepare bridge inspection reports, and 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 What We’re Looking For

• 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 + Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000-$100,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, 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 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.

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 Description

$85,000-$100,000 Annually