Civil Engineer - Municipal Services

Barry Isett & Associates Inc.; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement and continuing education opportunities

Employee engagement events

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

Job summary

Barry Isett & Associates Inc. is seeking a client-focused Municipal Engineer for its Columbia office, opening mid-to-late summer 2026. The role involves developing client relations, attending public meetings, and managing municipal infrastructure projects. Candidates should have at least seven years of civil engineering experience, preferably with a PA PE license, and knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D. We offer benefits including career advancement opportunities, paid leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in municipal project design and management.
• PA PE license strongly preferred.
• Experience in client relations and business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relations and attend client meetings.
• Conduct or supervise plan reviews for municipal projects.
• Manage and design infrastructure projects such as roadways and sewers.

Skills

Client relations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Description

This role will be based in our Columbia office, opening mid-to-late summer 2026, and offers a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for our organization.

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.

Benefits

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events
• 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

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.

Working with our clients and engineering teams, the municipal engineer could be responsible for any or possibly all of the following:

• 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

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.

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.