Drafter/Designer

Barry Isett & Associates Inc•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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). As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a comprehensive range of engineering and consulting services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our expertise includes civil, structural, architectural design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, as well as surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services. Our portfolio is truly diverse, serving public and private sector clients across institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal markets. Our busy design departments are seeking a motivated Staff Draftsperson/Designer to join our Wyoming Valley (Wilkes-Barre, PA) office. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with two or more years of experience in structural and architectural drafting and design, with a strong focus on construction detailing and documentation. You will support projects from initial design through construction, gaining valuable exposure as you see your work come to life. Projects You’ll Support Institutional and municipal facilities Educational and higher education buildings Healthcare facilities Industrial and office buildings Hotels, entertainment venues, and mixed-use properties Tenant fit-out and renovation projects

Requirements

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Experience producing structural and architectural drawings
Solid understanding of construction methods and document development
Familiarity with building codes (or willingness to learn)
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Technical degree in drafting, architectural drafting, or related coursework
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances

Responsibilities

Learn and maintain Isett drafting and documentation standards
Perform as-built surveys and prepare as-built drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and design team members
Support schematic design and design development phases
Prepare construction drawing sets, including: Floor plans Framing plans Sections, elevations, and detailed construction drawings
Coordinate drawings across multiple disciplines to ensure accuracy and quality
Identify and assist in resolving design or detailing discrepancies
Support projects during construction, including shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders
Assist project managers throughout all phases of design and construction
Demonstrate a willingness to grow professionally and assume increasing responsibility