Structural Engineer/Designer

About the position

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization which has been recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs: Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019), The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2013), Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023 & 2024), Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023), Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal), and The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics). As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a full range of engineering and consulting services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our busy Structural Engineering department has an opportunity for a Staff Engineer/Designer in our Lehigh Valley (Allentown, PA) or Greater Reading (Wyomissing, PA) office. As a Staff Engineer in the Structural department, you will contribute primarily to our industrial projects, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of other exciting projects, including public/private schools, commercial offices, residential developments, and institutional buildings. You will be involved in projects start to finish, allowing you to see your designs come to life. You’ll play a critical role in fostering long-term relationships with our clients through providing top-notch service. You’ll be part of a team, collaborating with experienced engineers who are committed to your growth as a designer/engineer. Effective communication skills are required for your success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Serve a supporting role in the Structural Engineering department with a focus primarily on industrial facilities but may be involved in diverse project types, including public and private educational facilities; commercial office buildings; and residential projects.
• Complete the structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents.
• Attend client meetings with project engineer.
• Interface with clients and project managers to set the scope, budget, and timeline for projects, as directed.
• Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with new and existing clients, as directed.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil, Architectural, or related engineering degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a design/consulting environment.
• Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) and is able to sit for the Professional Engineering exam in 2-3 years.
• Knowledge of REVIT and/or BIM software.
• Ability to direct others in the production of engineering drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple project assignments concurrently.
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal and external business associates.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances.
• Physical ability to maneuver around job sites that may be under construction.

Benefits

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events and parties
• Work-life balance & flexible working schedules
• Paid vacation/holiday/sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Discounted and/or free Isett wear
• Parental leave
• 401k/Roth match