Bridge Design Engineer — Civil/Structural

Job overview

The Bridge Design Engineer works in a hybrid arrangement aligned with Buffalo, New York. The stated salary range is $85,000–$100,000 per year. Fisher Associates’ multidisciplinary design teams deliver transportation and infrastructure projects in Western New York and the broader region. The role develops and supports bridge and transportation structure projects through structural analysis, design documentation, inspections, and construction-phase technical assistance. It contributes to safe, standards-compliant project delivery in coordination with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.

What you'll do

• Perform structural engineering, including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design
• develop plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates
• conduct field inspections and prepare reports
• maintain project records
• support schedules, QA/QC, and construction-phase technical work
• coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

bridge design

civil engineering

structural engineering

buffalo ny

hybrid

$85k–$100k/year

bridge inspection

load rating

foundation design

microstation

staad

fisher associates

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires a civil engineering or related bachelor’s degree, 5–10 years of transportation experience with bridge or structures design, and an EIT; PE licensure is preferred or must be obtainable. Hybrid schedule, professional development support, and benefits are listed.

About the employer

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