Land Development Design Engineer

Description

Ready to design what’s next? We’re seeking a sharp and driven Design Engineer to shape innovative site layouts, grading plans, and utility systems for high-impact Land Development projects. From stormwater solutions to infrastructure design, you’ll bring concepts to life and see them through to construction—collaborating with clients, agencies, and cross-functional teams along the way. If you’re ready to take ownership of exciting projects and make your mark in the built environment, let’s create something great together.

Why Fisher Associates?

At Fisher Associates, we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities, enhances sustainability, and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• Be Heard, Be Valued – We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate – Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team on diverse and impactful projects.
• Career Growth – Advance with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing training.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, optional half-day Fridays, and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits – We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions, comprehensive health insurance options and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow – Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Minds—just a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage, connect, and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the future—where your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are: Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C, 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. All services are delivered through the firm’s signature “Clientship” philosophy, which emphasizes not only customized, innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication, deep expertise, and proactive client advocacy.

Essential Functions:

• Develop grading plans, site layouts, and utility designs for commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Create stormwater management plans, including detention/retention basins, low-impact development, and green infrastructure.
• Design water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems per local code and utility requirements.
• Accurately prepare effective and high-quality project documents including designs, calculations, cost estimates, reports, permit applications, construction plans, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of project details, progress reports, and budget information.
• Coordinate with reviewers and other disciplines to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Perform and ensure work is completed with appropriate levels of QA/QC at every stage of design
• Work closely with clients and regulatory agencies to prepare and facilitate approval of permit applications and plans.
• Manage oversight of construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Conduct site visits to ensure conformance to design intent.
• Work collaboratively with other team members, consultants, and our clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Land Development compliance and project success.

Salary Range: $83,000 - $98,000 annually

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.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (MS preferred).
• 5-15 year’s minimu