Transportation and Highway Technical Manager

Fisher Associates•Syracuse, NY

20h•$110,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Transportation & Highway Technical Manager – Civil Engineering Fisher Associates is seeking a Transportation & Highway Technical Manager / Civil Engineer to provide senior-level technical leadership on highway and roadway design projects throughout Upstate New York. This role is ideal for an experienced Civil Engineer or Transportation Engineer who is passionate about transportation infrastructure, roadway design, and mentoring engineering teams. As a Technical Manager, you will lead hands-on highway and roadway design, guide engineering staff, and ensure high-quality project delivery for clients including NYSDOT and local municipalities. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, project quality, and team development while helping deliver impactful transportation infrastructure projects across the region. Join a firm where your expertise is valued, leadership is encouraged, and your work has lasting impact. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide, empowering our teams to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical 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.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
8-15 years’ experience in transportation, roadway, or highway engineering
Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
Prior staff management preferred
Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred
Familiarity with NYSDOT design standards preferred
Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
Driven to own projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration integrity, respect, and active listening
Curious, improvement-minded, and always seeking better solutions
Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth

Responsibilities

Deliver transportation projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life in local communities.
Foster a high-performing, motivated team through clear expectations, constructive feedback, mentoring, and career development.
Oversee the design and execution of highway engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
Serve as a technical lead, guiding the team on best practices, decisions, and troubleshooting as needed.
Implement and oversee quality control processes and conduct technical audits to ensure high standards.
Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project and team goals.
Assist in recruiting top engineering talent who align with the team’s technical excellence and company culture.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance.
Stay current with transportation design trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into project solutions.
Contribute to the organization's technical strategy and help forecast future technical needs.