Design Engineer – Energy Infrastructure | Civil Engineering
Fisher Associates · Buffalo, NY, US
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About the Role
As a Design Engineer on Fisher's Energy Group, you will support civil engineering design for solar, wind, electric and gas utilities, pipelines, and power systems. You will apply your experience in civil site design, stormwater, utility coordination, environmental permitting, and construction while working with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the chance to work across a range of energy infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your technical and project delivery skills.
Responsibilities
- Design site layouts, grading, utilities, drainage, stormwater, and erosion control solutions.
- Develop plans, calculations, estimates, reports, and construction documents.
- Support stormwater and environmental permitting initiatives and ensure designs comply with state and local regulations, safety codes, and industry standards.
- Lead environmental assessments and permitting efforts while collaborating with clients and regulatory agencies to secure approvals.
- Support electric, gas, and telecom utility design and Environmental Management & Construction Plans (EM&CP).
- Oversee construction progress to ensure work follows plans and safety standards.
- Participate in project planning, coordinate engineering tasks with scope, schedule, and budget, and maintain accurate project records.
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates for renewable energy, oil & gas, and utility projects while supporting internal teams with documentation, coordination, and presentations.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 5–10 years of civil engineering experience in energy, utilities, or land development.
- EIT required; PE preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with National Grid, National Fuel Gas, or other utility projects.
- 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.
- Ability to own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deliverables and deadlines.
- Strong collaboration, communication, integrity, respect, and active listening skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond constructively to feedback.
- Experience with MicroStation.
- Experience with local zoning and planning reviews, DOT permitting, NYS SEQR, and the ORES permitting process.
- Experience with stormwater design, calculations, and permitting.
- Experience with electric, gas, or telecom utility design.
- Experience with environmental permitting and EM&CP development.
- Curious, improvement-minded approach to developing better solutions.
Skills
- Civil site design
- Stormwater management
- Utility coordination
- Environmental permitting
- Construction
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Office
- MicroStation
- Local zoning and planning reviews
- DOT permitting
- NYS SEQR
- ORES permitting process
- Stormwater design
- Stormwater calculations
- Stormwater permitting
- Electric utility design
- Gas utility design
- Telecom utility design
- Environmental permitting
- EM&CP development
Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Canonsburg, PA
- Rochester, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Binghamton, NY
- Ithaca, NY
- Albany, NY
- Sugar Land, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-10 years
Education Level
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- EIT
- PE
Salary/Compensations
- $83,000-$98,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- Generous PTO
- Paid holidays
- Shareholders program
- Professional development opportunities and reimbursement
- Supplemental benefits
- Employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice
About the Company
- Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
- Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.
- Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development.
- Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success.
Equal Opportunity
- We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.