What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at Barry Isett & Associates Inc?
Description
Location(s): Hazleton - Hazleton, PA 18201 US
Stroudsburg - Stroudsburg, PA 18360 US
Wyoming Valley - Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 US (Primary)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Category: Engineering
Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is a well-respected multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. We are proud to have been named a Best Places to Work in PA (2019 and 2020), Morning Call Top Workplace annually since 2013, Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal) and recipient of the Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics).
Isett provides civil/land development, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, geotechnical, environmental, forensic, 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 Geotechnical Engineering team is growing and searching for a licensed Geotechnical Engineer who will manage projects and play a key role assisting our Chief Geotechnical Engineer with the continued development of our staff and client base. This position can be based out of any of our Northeast PA offices including Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, or Stroudsburg.
Our engineers work on small- and large-scale projects in a variety of markets (including commercial, industrial, residential, institutional, urban redevelopment and waterfront). As a project engineer, you will work with internal and external clients to provide seamless client service and ensure your services are delivered on time, within budget, and correctly.
Typical duties include, but may not be limited to:
- 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 Registration
- Minimum of seven years’ field experience in industry, environmental consulting, or a regulatory environment
- 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
Working at Isett
Isett offers a collaborative, team-based work environment with great potential for personal and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, vacation/holiday/sick pay, supplemental insurances, and flexible working schedules in a professional, yet relaxed environment. Isett is an EOE.