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:
Benefits
As 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.
Our M/E/P department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with three or more years of experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection design to work on a variety of projects, including: institutional, industrial, office, and multi-use properties; educational/higher education facilities; entertainment venues and hotels; healthcare facilities, and tenant fit-out projects. “Diverse” describes our portfolio!
Because our employees are usually involved in several projects at one time, involving numerous team members (such as project manager, engineer, and CADD technician/designer), exceptional communications skills and the ability to work well with others is essential.
Responsibilities:
· Design HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
· Perform load calculations.
· Select systems and equipment.
· Work closely with the project team and communicate with project managers.
· Learn and maintain the drafting standards as established by the design team.
· Coordinate documentation to ensure information is correct.
· Assist with site surveys.
· Assist with preparation of project proposals, contracts, reports, and specifications.
· Continuously expand knowledge and skills necessary to design MEP/FP systems.
Requirements
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).
Please, no third-party recruiters.

As one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania annually since 2019, Isett is a one-stop provider for engineering and consulting services—offering skill sets that span a diversity of disciplines, including civil/land development; structural; mechanical/electrical/plumbing; forensics; water & wastewater; municipal; and traffic. We also offer associated professional services—including survey, environmental, code services, landscape architecture, geotechnical and inspection/materials testing, grant writing and construction services/project management. Since our founding in 1977, we have built long-standing relationships with developers, municipalities and educational institutions—also offering services to residential clients, governmental agencies, healthcare providers and more! Our mission is to provide solutions to our clients while supporting our associates’ work/life balance efforts—understanding that our people are our greatest asset.
Team, ownership, service and balance make up the company’s core values. We are one team while also serving on many teams; we are not only company owners, but take responsibility of our projects and client relationships; we serve our clients, each other and our communities; and we promote a balance between work/life, market sectors, clients, etc. We are proud of the company culture we have created and and believe in putting our Values into Action!
Isett professionals are licensed in AK, AZ, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NM, OH, PA, TX, VA and WV.