Civil Engineer - Municipal

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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 (since 2013), Empowering Women Award (2023), Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023), Corporate Citizen of the Year, and The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct.

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events and parties
• 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
• 401(k)/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/mentoring junior engineers

• Civil Engineers with at least seven years’ experience (PA PE license strongly preferred) in the design and management of municipal projects (with 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/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 (including family medical history).

Please, no third‑party recruiters.