Water/Wastewater Engineer

About the role

The Municipal Engineering Services - Water Resources Division at Barry Isett & Associates is seeking a full-time Civil or Environmental Engineer to join their Water Resources team. This position works within project- and client-focused teams and will handle technical duties such as engineering design and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure, engineering report preparation, federal, state, and local permitting preparation and coordination, grant/funding program coordination and compliance management, cost estimates preparation, specification and design drawings production, project bidding phase management, construction phase management and observation, attending client meetings, and more.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Engineering report preparation
• Federal, State, and local permitting preparation and coordination
• Grant/Funding program coordination and compliance management
• Cost estimates preparation of infrastructure projects
• Production of specification and design drawings
• Project bidding phase management
• Construction phase management and observation
• Attend client meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 2-8+ years of experience in the analysis/design of municipal water distribution system, wastewater collection and conveyance, and treatment systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in PA is required and experience in the consulting engineering field is desired.
• Candidates should also be proficient in technical writing, process solid marketing and communication skills, be able to interact with teammates, staff, and clients, governmental officials, and have experience in the preparation and presentation of proposals.
• Thorough understanding of applicable government environmental and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, computer-aided Design (CAD) software, and other relevant analytical, scientific, or monitoring software.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of applicable government environmental and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, computer-aided Design (CAD) software, and other relevant analytical, scientific, or monitoring software.

Skills

• Technical writing
• Process solid marketing and communication skills
• Ability to interact with teammates, staff, and clients, governmental officials
• Experience in the preparation and presentation of proposals

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

Full-time position.

Company Overview

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).

EEO Statement

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).