Civil Engineer - Municipal Services

Barry Isett & Associates Inc•Mechanicsburg, PA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a multi-discipline firm, Isett 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. We have an opportunity for a client-focused engineer - who has the experience and desire to join our municipal engineering team. The Municipal Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relations and attending client meetings (which can include handling and responding to public input). These roles are ideal for engineers with an entrepreneurial spirit and that have the aspiration to utilize diverse approaches to various situations. Because our employees are usually involved in several projects at one time, involving numerous team members (such as project manager, junior engineers, and CADD technician/designer), exceptional communications skills and the ability to work well with others is essential.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

land development experience a plus
Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D (preferred).

Responsibilities

Working 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