Senior Civil Engineer/Operations Manager

COMING SOON This role will be based in our Columbia office, opening mid-to-late summer 2026, and offers a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for our organization. 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).BenefitsCareer advancement and continuing education opportunitiesEmployee engagement eventsWork-life balance & flexible working schedulesPaid vacation/holiday/sick timeEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancesDiscounted and/or free Isett wearParental leave401k/Roth matchAs 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.We have an opportunity for an Operations Manager/Sr. Civil Engineer with land development experience to lead projects for clients in the public and private sectors.Because our employees are usually involved in several projects at one time, involving numerous team members (such as project manager, engineer, and CAD technician/designer), exceptional communications skills and the ability to work well with others is essential.The best candidate will be a Professional (Civil) Engineer with at least ten years' experience in the design and management of land development projects. Some of the accomplishments we are looking for include experience in building and maintaining client relations, business development, delegation of responsibility, and the ability to mentor designers and junior engineers.Responsibilities:Design of subdivisions and land developmentZoning and approvals processStormwater managementSite design, grading, and erosion and sediment control plansSite utilitiesPennDOT/DEP permittingHydraulic calculationsCost estimatingPreparing project proposals and managing contracts, reports, and invoicingHiring/mentoring/managing junior engineers and designersRequirementsB.S. Civil Engineering or related fieldProfessional Engineer licensePrior land development experience requiredStrong organizational, technical, and communication skillsPrior project and client management experienceExperience in mentoring and coaching junior staffKnowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3DValid driver's licenseAbility to attend evening meetingsAbility to obtain clearances (for PA school projects)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).