Civil - Geotechnical

GeoWorld; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Roth match

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee‑owned multi‑discipline engineering firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region. The role focuses on geotechnical design, field inspections, and project support across foundations and remediation tasks.

We seek a seasoned geotechnical engineer with 7+ years of field experience, strong communication skills, and licensure (PE/PG).

Qualifications

• BSCE required; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• PE or PG Registration (depending on prior experience).
• Minimum of seven years of field experience in industry, environmental consulting, or a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances as required for PA school projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals, technical reports, specifications, and plans.
• Performing field inspections of geotechnical and foundation projects.
• Executing geotechnical project assignments, including engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration, and laboratory services.
• Assisting with designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction.
• Attending design meetings to provide clients with recommendations on project direction.
• Providing support during construction, including overseeing the installation of deep foundations, soil remediation and/or stabilization, demolition, underpinning, and sinkhole remediation.
• Ensuring clients’ needs are anticipated and consistently fulfilled.

Skills

Communication

Field experience

Education

BSCE

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

PE or PG Registration

PA Act 34/114/151 clearances

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Overview

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee‑owned multi‑discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals, technical reports, specifications, and plans.
• Performing field inspections of geotechnical and foundation projects.
• Executing geotechnical project assignments, including engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration, and laboratory services.
• Assisting with designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction.
• Attending design meetings to provide clients with recommendations on project direction.
• Providing support during construction, including overseeing the installation of deep foundations, soil remediation and/or stabilization, demolition, underpinning, and sinkhole remediation.
• Ensuring clients’ needs are anticipated and consistently fulfilled.

Qualifications

• BSCE required; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• PE or PG Registration (depending on prior experience). 
• Minimum of seven years of field experience in industry, environmental consulting, or a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Dedication to client satisfaction.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances as required for PA school projects.

Benefits

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities.
• Employee engagement events and parties.
• Work‑life balance and flexible working schedules.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Discounted and/or free Isett apparel.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with Roth match.

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).