Structural Engineer/Designer

Barry Isett & Associates; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm that values its employees and community! As a Staff Engineer/Designer, you'll engage in meaningful projects from industrial facilities to educational buildings. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced engineers, enhancing your skills while making a tangible impact. Enjoy a supportive environment that emphasizes career growth and work-life balance, along with a range of benefits including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and flexible schedules. If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Employee engagement events

Work-life balance

Paid vacation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k/Roth match

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a design/consulting environment.
• Proficient in structural design software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Structural Engineering department on various projects.
• Complete structural analysis and design of various materials.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Technical design experience

Multi-tasking

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Architectural Engineering

Tools

REVIT

BIM software

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:

1. Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
2. The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2013)
3. Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023 & 2024)
4. Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
5. Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
6. 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.

Our busy Structural Engineering department has an opportunity for a Staff Engineer/Designer in our Lehigh Valley (Allentown, PA) or Greater Reading (Wyomissing, PA) office.

As a Staff Engineer in the Structural department, you will contribute primarily to our industrial projects, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of other exciting projects, including public/private schools, commercial offices, residential developments, and institutional buildings.

You will be involved in projects from start to finish, allowing you to see your designs come to life. You’ll play a critical role in fostering long-term relationships with our clients through providing top-notch service. You’ll be part of a team, collaborating with experienced engineers who are committed to your growth as a designer/engineer. Effective communication skills are required for your success in this position.

We seek a candidate with some technical design experience, proficient in utilizing structural design software or similar programs. The ability to perform basic design and analysis tasks is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Serve a supporting role in the Structural Engineering department with a focus primarily on industrial facilities but may be involved in diverse project types, including public and private educational facilities; commercial office buildings; and residential projects.
• 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 project managers to set the scope, budget, and timeline for projects, as directed.
• Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with new and existing clients, as directed.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil, Architectural, or related engineering degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a design/consulting environment.
• Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) and is able to sit for the Professional Engineering exam in 2-3 years.
• 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.

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).