Structural Engineer/Senior Level Project Manager

Barry Isett & Associates Inc•Columbia, PA

10h•Onsite

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. This role will be based in their Columbia office, opening mid-to-late summer 2026. The Structural Engineering department has an opportunity for a Senior Professional Engineer/Project Manager. This position involves leading the team in that office, overseeing their work and assist in their training and development. Our engineers work on various project types, including public and private educational facilities; commercial office buildings; industrial buildings; residential projects; and institutional facilities. We are committed to developing long-term client relationships from project inception to completion, so this position provides a broad work environment. 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 is for someone with demonstrated technical design and project management experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Architectural or Civil Engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience in a design/consulting environment related 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

Responsibilities

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.
Leading the team members in the office, overseeing their work and training.
Writing proposals, establishing project plans including budgets, and tracking progress throughout the project life cycle.
Complete the structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, etc.
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