Bridge Design Engineer

Job overview

Bridge Design Engineer is a hybrid role aligned to the Syracuse, NY market, with a salary range of $85,000–$100,000 per year. The engineer supports Fisher Associates’ multidisciplinary transportation and infrastructure work for NYSDOT, municipal clients, and regional projects. The role advances bridge and structural projects through design, analysis, inspection, documentation, and construction support. Its work helps deliver compliant infrastructure projects across the Syracuse region and broader operations in New York and Pennsylvania.

What you'll do

• Perform structural analysis, load ratings, and foundation design
• develop design plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates
• conduct field inspections and prepare reports
• maintain project records
• ensure compliance with applicable DOT, state, local, regulatory, and safety standards
• support project managers with schedules, QA/QC, presentations, and construction-phase technical work
• collaborate with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bridge design engineer

civil engineering

structural engineering

bridge inspection

load rating

transportation infrastructure

hybrid

syracuse ny

fisher associates

$85k–$100k

nysdot

penndot

professional development

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, hybrid schedule, PTO, paid holidays, shareholder program, professional development and reimbursement, and supplemental benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, 5–10 years of transportation experience with structures or bridge design, and EIT; PE license preferred or ability to obtain licensure. Hybrid work schedule; candidates near established Fisher offices may be considered based on project needs.

About the employer

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.