Land Surveyor - Entry Level

Description

Barry 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:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award – Central Penn Business Journal & Lehigh Valley Business (2023)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year – Lehigh Valley Business Journal
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics)

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Work‑life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)/Roth match
• Parental leave
• Employee engagement events and social activities
• Discounted and/or complimentary Isett‑branded apparel

As 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.

We are seeking entry‑level Land Surveyors to join our growing field crews and support civil engineering teams in our Southeast PA offices. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong technical background—particularly in geometry—who are eager to develop their skills in surveying and grow within an expanding department. Prior survey coursework or field experience is preferred, and familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

Entry‑level team members will receive comprehensive training in field procedures, surveying terminology, the use of total stations and other instruments, data collection, and AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting. This role offers hands‑on learning, professional development, and exposure to a wide range of surveying and land development projects.

• Assist field crews with placing stakes, pins, and monuments.
• Learn and apply commonly used surveying terms and methods.
• Operate total stations, GPS units, and other surveying instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate field notes and utilize electronic data collectors.
• Assist with data analysis, adjustments, and quality checks.
• Conduct project research and help plot collected data.
• Support drafting tasks using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD using Civil 3D.
• Technical degree in land surveying or related coursework.
• Design experience a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Current, valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in field, office or remotely, as needed.

Job Type: Full‑time

Please no third‑party recruiters