Senior Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Barry Isett & Associates; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager/Sr. Civil Engineer with expertise in land development. This role involves leading projects for diverse clients, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in project management and client relations. Join a values-driven organization recognized for its commitment to community and employee satisfaction, where you can thrive in a supportive environment while making a significant impact on various projects.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working schedules

Paid vacation/holiday/sick time

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Parental leave

401k/Roth match

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer with 5+ years in land development project design and management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design subdivisions and manage land development projects.
• Oversee zoning processes and stormwater management plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and prepare project proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

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 and parties
• 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.

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager/Sr. Civil Engineer with land development experience to lead projects for clients in the public and private sectors. The position could be based in our Wilkes-Barre, Olyphant, or Hazleton offices.

Because our employees are usually involved in several projects at one time, involving numerous team members (such as project manager, engineer, and CAD technician/designer), exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well with others is essential.

Our ideal candidate will be a Professional (Civil) Engineer with at least five years’ experience in the design and management of land development projects. They should have experience in a project management role including building and maintaining client relations and working with a team to successfully complete land development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design of subdivisions and land development
• Zoning and approvals process
• Stormwater management
• Site design, grading, and erosion and sediment control plans
• Site utilities
• PennDOT/DEP permitting
• Hydraulic calculations
• Cost estimating
• Preparing project proposals and managing contracts, reports, and invoicing
• Hiring/mentoring/managing junior engineers and designers

Requirements

• B.S. Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer license
• Prior land development experience required
• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills
• Prior project and client management experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Valid driver's license - for travel to client sites/meetings
• Ability to attend evening meetings
• Ability to obtain clearances (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).