{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"37428688cba21583b84472e3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/37428688cba21583b84472e3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/37428688cba21583b84472e3","title":"Structural Design Engineer - Forensic Engineering","description":"DescriptionBarry Isett & Associates (Isett)is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. Our employee-owners have the opportunity to perform meaningful work that strengthens the communities we serve every day. Isett is a values-based organization that has been recognized for its award-winning culture, including:\r\nBest Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)\r\nThe Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2013)\r\nEmpowering Women Award – Central Penn Business Journal & Lehigh Valley Business (annually, since 2022)\r\nPhiladelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2022)\r\nCorporate Citizen of the Year – Lehigh Valley Business Journal\r\nThe Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics)\r\nBenefitsCareer advancement and continuing education opportunities\r\nWork-life balance with flexible scheduling options\r\nPaid vacation, holidays, and sick time\r\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\r\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance\r\n401(k)/Roth match\r\nParental leave\r\nEmployee engagement events and social activities\r\nDiscounted and/or complimentary Isett-branded apparel\r\nAs a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.\r\nPosition OverviewTheForensic Engineering Departmentat Isett specializes in evaluating existing buildings and structures that are damaged, distressed, or underperforming. The forensics team then designs practical and constructable repair solutions. We are currently seeking aStructural Design Engineerto support varied repair, renovation, and design projects arising from forensic investigations.\r\nWhile forensic investigation exposure is part of the role, the primary focus is onstructural assessment, analysis, and design .\r\nThe successful candidate has extensive experience with structural building analysis of existing structures and design of repairs or new, ground-up structures including commercial and residential construction. Prior work with a range of construction materials such as wood, steel, concrete, and masonry is desirable. A background in forensic investigation and failure analysis is ideal but not required.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare calculation packages and drawings\r\nPerform non-invasive and invasive building inspections\r\nDesign structural solutions for existing residential and commercial buildings\r\nDesign ground-up structures, as required, for buildings beyond repair\r\nPrepare construction documents, calculations, and technical details to support repair designs\r\nPerform site visits and detailed structural inspections to inform design recommendations\r\nEvaluate structural systems and building components including superstructures, foundations, and building envelopes\r\nAssist with forensic investigations by analyzing observed conditions and identifying structural deficiencies\r\nPrepare clear, concise written reports documenting findings, analyses, and repair recommendations\r\nInterface with property owners, facility managers, contractors, and internal project teams\r\nSupport project management activities from assignment through construction and invoicing\r\nRespond to emergency site inspections where structural conditions may present safety concerns, as required\r\nRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering with focus on Structural Engineering\r\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in PA, NJ, DE, MD, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe\r\nDemonstrates experience with structural analysis and design\r\nExperience with software such as finite element analysis and/or structural modeling software, or a willingness to learn\r\nFamiliarity with preparing technical assessment reports\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences\r\nAbility to interact professionally with clients, adjusters, attorneys, contractors, and property owners\r\nAbility to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 Clearances\r\nValid driver’s license\r\nWork LocationThis position may be based out of Isett’sAllentown, Phoenixville, or Mechanicsburg, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg PAoffices.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socketdev","rawCompany":"socketdev","city":"East Stroudsburg","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-08T01:44:52.671Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541350","title":"Building Inspection Services","slug":"building-inspection-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Design Engineer - Forensic Engineering","description":"DescriptionBarry Isett & Associates (Isett)is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. Our employee-owners have the opportunity to perform meaningful work that strengthens the communities we serve every day. Isett is a values-based organization that has been recognized for its award-winning culture, including:\r\nBest Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)\r\nThe Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2013)\r\nEmpowering Women Award – Central Penn Business Journal & Lehigh Valley Business (annually, since 2022)\r\nPhiladelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (annually, since 2022)\r\nCorporate Citizen of the Year – Lehigh Valley Business Journal\r\nThe Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics)\r\nBenefitsCareer advancement and continuing education opportunities\r\nWork-life balance with flexible scheduling options\r\nPaid vacation, holidays, and sick time\r\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\r\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance\r\n401(k)/Roth match\r\nParental leave\r\nEmployee engagement events and social activities\r\nDiscounted and/or complimentary Isett-branded apparel\r\nAs a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.\r\nPosition OverviewTheForensic Engineering Departmentat Isett specializes in evaluating existing buildings and structures that are damaged, distressed, or underperforming. 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