Civil Engineer - Municipal Services

About the Company

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. Isett has been recognized for its award‑winning culture through several regional and statewide programs, including Best Places to Work in PA (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 (Lehigh Valley Business Journal), and The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct.

We have an opportunity for a client‑focused engineer to join our municipal engineering team. The Municipal Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relations and attending client meetings, which may include handling and responding to public input.

• 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, and 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.

• Civil Engineer with at least seven years’ experience (PA PE license strongly preferred) in the design and management of municipal projects; land development experience is 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Consulting

Please, no third‑party recruiters.

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).