Civil Engineer - Municipal Services

Overview

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee‑owned multi‑discipline engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout Eastern and Central PA. The role will be based in our Columbia office, opening mid‑to‑late summer 2026, and offers a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for our organization. Isett Associates 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.

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events
• Work‑life balance & flexible working schedules
• Paid vacation, holiday, and 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

• Work with elected or appointed municipal officials and personnel to determine and meet the municipality’s needs
• Attend public meetings of elected or appointed officials as municipal engineer representative
• Conduct or supervise plan reviews for submitted subdivisions and land developments
• Work with staff personnel to confirm that subdivisions/land developments are constructed consistent with municipal approvals
• Manage and/or design infrastructure projects, such as roadways, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, culvert replacements, water distribution, park and recreation facilities
• Manage and review bid specifications and provide construction management for municipal infrastructure projects
• Prepare cost estimates or review cost estimates prepared by staff
• Prepare project proposals, contracts, and reports
• Client and project management
• Recruiting, hiring, and mentoring junior engineers

• Civil Engineer with at least seven years of experience (PA PE license strongly preferred) in design and management of municipal projects (land development experience a plus)
• Experience in building and maintaining client relations and involvement in business development
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D (preferred)
• Ability to attend evening meetings
• Valid driver’s license for travel to client sites and meetings
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), nation origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Please, no third‑party recruiters.