Professional Geotechnical Engineer

Barry Isett & Associates Inc.; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement and continuing education opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Paid vacation/holiday/sick time

Job summary

Barry Isett & Associates Inc. is looking for a licensed Geotechnical Engineer to manage projects in their new Columbia office. This role requires a BSCE, and preference is given to candidates with an MS in Geotechnical Engineering and PE or PG registration. Responsibilities include preparing technical documents, conducting field inspections, and overseeing foundation designs. Offering a collaborative and inclusive workplace, the position includes benefits such as career advancement and work-life balance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ field experience in industry, environmental consulting, or a regulatory environment.
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 Clearances.
• Current, valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals, technical reports, specifications, and plans.
• Performing field inspections of geotechnical and foundation projects.
• Designing foundations and other geotechnical aspects of construction.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

Client satisfaction dedication

Education

BSCE required

MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

PE or PG Registration (depending on prior experience)

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:

• 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).

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

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.

Our Geotechnical Engineering team is growing and searching for a licensed Geotechnical Engineer who will manage projects and play a key role assisting our Chief Geotechnical Engineer with the continued development of our staff and client base. This position will be based out of our new Columbia office, opening mid‑to‑late summer, 2026.

Our engineers work on small‑ and large‑scale projects in a variety of markets (including commercial, industrial, residential, institutional, urban redevelopment and waterfront). As a project engineer, you will work with internal and external clients to provide seamless client service and ensure your services are delivered on time, within budget, and correctly.

Typical duties include, but may not be limited to

• 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, sinkhole remediation, etc.
• Ensuring clients’ needs are anticipated and consistently fulfilled.

Requirements

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

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).