Professional Geotechnical Engineer
About the role
The Geotechnical Engineering team at Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is seeking a licensed Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. This position offers the opportunity to manage projects and assist in the development of our staff and client base.
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, 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Proficiency in geotechnical software
- Knowledge of local building codes and regulations
- Experience with project management tools
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
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This position can be based out of any of our offices.
Company Information
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).
Equal Opportunity Employer
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).