Structural Engineer - Senior Level/Project Manager

Barry Isett & Associates; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer/Project Manager to lead their Structural Engineering department in Allentown, PA. This role involves overseeing a talented team and managing diverse projects, including educational facilities and commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in structural design and project management, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships. Join a values-driven organization known for its award-winning culture and commitment to community enrichment, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Working Schedules

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k/Roth Match

Parental Leave

Employee Engagement Events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design/consulting for new construction and renovations.
• P.E. license required with strong skills in project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships effectively.
• Oversee team members and assist in their training and development.
• Complete structural analysis and design for various building types.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Analysis

Client Relations

Technical Design

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil 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:

• 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

Isett provides civil/land development, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, geotechnical, environmental, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services to clients in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Our busy Structural Engineering department has an opportunity for a Senior Professional Engineer/Project Manager in our Lehigh Valley office, in Allentown, PA. This position involves leading the team in that office, overseeing their work and assist in their training and development. Our engineers work on various project types, including public and private educational facilities; commercial office buildings; industrial buildings; residential projects; and institutional facilities.

We are committed to developing long-term client relationships from project inception to completion, so this position provides a broad work environment. Because engineers are involved in several projects at one time, involving several team members, we need good communicators who can multi-task and work well with others. The successful candidate will lead project teams and manage/build client relations. This position is for someone with demonstrated technical design and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve a key role in the Structural Engineering department and be involved in diverse project types, including public and private educational facilities; commercial office buildings; industrial buildings; and residential projects.
• Leading the team members in the office, overseeing their work and training.
• Writing proposals, establishing project plans including budgets, and tracking progress throughout the project life cycle.
• 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 ensure client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Architectural or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a design/consulting environment related new construction and existing building renovations.
• P.E. required.
• 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).

Please, no third-party recruiters.