Precast Designer

Description

Precast Designer - Rochester, NY 

Rochester, NY is home to Fisher Associates’ headquarters and its multidisciplinary engineering practice, making it a natural market for a designer who is interested in growing their precast expertise on structural infrastructure projects. 

In this role, you’ll complete assigned drafting and design tasks for precast and prestressed concrete design work while collaborating with project teams, Project Managers, and Engineers. Your participation will help Fisher deliver safe, durable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions for transportation infrastructure and underground structures. 

If you’re ready to be a part of a team designing complex concrete design work while being mentored by senior professionals, this role gives you the opportunity to gain experience developing your technical judgment, design quality, and leadership. 

What You'll Do 

• Complete assigned precast drafting and design tasks for transportation infrastructure and underground structures. 
• Collaborate with project teams to develop structurally sound, cost-effective, and visually appealing precast concrete designs. 
• Create accurate drawings, plans, and specifications aligned with industry design standards. 
• Support material cost estimation and assist Project Managers and Designers throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Utilize, and support QA/QC processes and gain knowledge of precast and prestressed concrete technologies and codes. 

Requirements

What We're Looking For 

• 0-5 years of design experience in precast concrete design engineering for transportation infrastructure and underground structures, including utility vaults, manholes, drainage structures, and pump stations. 
• A.S. degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent relevant experience will be considered. 
• Familiarity with ACI 318, ACI 350, ASCE-7, and AASHTO. 
• Experience in AutoCAD. 
• Highly adaptable and proactive approach to project delivery. 
• Ability to foster trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening. 
• Curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to seek better solutions. 
• Ability to embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth. 

Why Join Fisher 

• 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. 

Compensation + Benefits 

Hourly Pay: $28-$32/hour 

• Competitive compensation; actual pay varies based on experience, qualifications, education, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits. 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 
• 401(k) plan. 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance. 
• Hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance. 
• Shareholders program; professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice. 

Location Flexibility 

This role is aligned to the Rochester, NY market for precast and prestressed concrete design supporting transportation infrastructure and underground structures. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Syracuse, NY; Albany, NY; Binghamton, NY; Buffalo, NY; or Ithaca, NY based on project needs, client alignment, team growth priorities, and business development opportunities. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

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