Drafter​/Designer

Overview

About Isett
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 offers meaningful work that enriches the community and is a values-based organization recognized for its award-winning culture through 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)
• 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 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

Our busy Project Management/Construction Services department is seeking a motivated Staff Draftsperson/Designer to join our Wyoming Valley (Wilkes-Barre, PA) office. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with two or more years of experience in structural and architectural drafting and design, with a strong focus on construction detailing and documentation. You will support projects from initial design through construction, gaining valuable exposure as you see your work come to life.

• Institutional and municipal facilities
• Educational and higher education buildings
• Healthcare facilities
• Industrial and office buildings
• Hotels, entertainment venues, and mixed-use properties
• Tenant fit-out and renovation projects

• Learn and maintain Isett drafting and documentation standards
• Perform as-built surveys and prepare as-built drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and design team members
• Support schematic design and design development phases
• Prepare construction drawing sets, including:
• Floor plans
• Framing plans
• Sections, elevations, and detailed construction drawings
• Coordinate drawings across multiple disciplines to ensure accuracy and quality
• Identify and assist in resolving design or detailing discrepancies
• Support projects during construction, including shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders
• Assist project managers throughout all phases of design and construction
• Demonstrate a willingness to grow professionally and assume increasing responsibility

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience producing structural and architectural drawings
• Solid understanding of construction methods and document development
• Familiarity with building codes (or willingness to learn)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Technical degree in drafting, architectural drafting, or related coursework
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances

This position involves moderate physical activity. The employee must be able to:

• Sit and walk for extended periods
• Navigate active construction sites
• Survey existing buildings and sites
• Travel to client locations as needed (sites may be under construction and not ADA compliant)

Work is primarily performed in Isett’s Wyoming Valley office, with occasional field assignments.

• Diverse project portfolio
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Exposure to projects from concept through construction
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

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.