Structural Engineer​/Senior Level Project Manager

This 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. 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 provides civil/land development, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, geotechnical, environmental, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services to clients in Pennsylvania and beyond.

• 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)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics)
• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events
• 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

Our busy Structural Engineering department has an opportunity for a Senior Professional Engineer/Project Manager. The position involves leading the team in that office, overseeing their work and assisting in their training and development. Engineers work on various project types, including public and private educational facilities, commercial office buildings, industrial buildings, residential projects, and institutional facilities. Because engineers are involved in several projects at one time, involving several team members, we need good communicators who can multi‑task and work well with others.

The successful candidate will lead project teams and manage/build client relations. This position requires demonstrated technical design and project management experience.

• Serve a key role in the Structural Engineering department and be involved in diverse project types, including public and private educational facilities; commercial office buildings; industrial buildings; and residential projects.
• Lead the team members in the office, overseeing their work and training.
• Write proposals, establish project plans including budgets, and track progress throughout the project life cycle.
• Complete the structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and other materials.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents.
• Attend client meetings with project engineer.
• Interface with clients and ensure client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain long‑term partnerships with new and existing clients.

• Bachelor of Science in Architectural or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a design/consulting environment related to new construction and existing building renovations.
• P.E. required.
• 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.

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), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history).

Please, no third‑party recruiters.