Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is thrilled to welcome nine talented interns to our team this summer. These bright individuals come from diverse academic backgrounds and bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our projects. Throughout the summer, they will gain hands-on experience in various fields, including engineering, landscape architecture, and survey. Our interns will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real-world projects and developing valuable skills that will serve them well in their future careers.
We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our interns, ensuring they have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make meaningful contributions. The summer internship program at Isett is an integral part of our mission to foster the next generation of industry leaders. Our 2025 interns include:
Aaron Wood: Aaron is part of Isett’s Survey Department in our Wyoming Valley office. He attends Penn State University’s Wilkes-Barre campus and is working toward his Bachelor of Science in survey engineering with a minor in business. Aaron graduated from Lake-Lehman High School, where he maintained a 4.0 GPA and was in the National Honors Society. He is a Michael Markis Foundation committee member, where he helps gather donations from local businesses and runs raffles during the organization’s annual bowling tournament weekend. Aaron is also a mentor to a high school student who is completing his senior project through the Foundation.
Charlie Long: Charlie is working at Isett’s Allentown headquarters in our Geotechnical Engineering Department. Charlie attends Lehigh University, where he helped his team win their first ever ECHA D1 Ice Hockey Championship in school history! He is a multi-sport athlete, having been captain of the tennis and golf teams at Allentown Central Catholic High School. Charlie helps lead the next generation of student-athletes by volunteering with the Lehigh Valley Polar Bears Hockey Team and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth Hockey Team.
Danielle Dougherty: Danielle is also working at Isett’s Allentown headquarters but is part of our MEP Department. Danielle hails from the Lehigh Valley but traveled to Florida for her studies. She’s earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at University of Miami, where she holds a 4.0 GPA. Danielle is a Presidential Scholar, sits on the Dean’s list, and is on various honor rolls. Beyond her studies, she is the treasurer of the Society of Women Engineers, chairs the Engineering Student Council’s events, and is an Engineering Student Ambassador.
Emily Buraczewski: Emily is at Isett’s Wyoming Valley office working in our Municipal Department. She has an associate’s degree in science from Luzerne County Community College and is now in the process of obtaining her Bachelor of Science in engineering management with a concentration in civil engineering at Wilkes University. Emily is a member of the PA Society of Professional Engineers, Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers, and Society of Women Engineers. She also participates in STEM night at Solomon Middle School in Wilkes-Barre to help increase student interest in STEM.
Emma Brown: Emma is part of our Civil Department at Isett’s headquarters in Allentown. She is earning her civil engineering degree at Lehigh University, which follows a dual enrollment at Lehigh University and Wilson Area High School in Easton. At Lehigh, Emma is the event chair of the Commuters Association, as well as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Institute of Architecture Students. She has a strong background in machinery thanks to a fellowship with Wilbur Powerhouse.
Joshua Kishbaugh: Josh is working in Isett’s Survey Department out of our Hazleton office. He is a Penn State University Wilkes-Barre student earning his bachelor’s in surveying engineering. Joshua attended Berwick High School, where he was in the top 6% of his graduating class and in the National Honor Society. He is also a three-sport athlete and works at the Georgie’s Bagels in Berwick. Joshua is also used to working outdoors and getting his hands dirty, having been an agricultural assistant and wood processor at Skyhook.
Justin Clements: Justin is in Isett’s Municipal Department at our Allentown headquarters. He is currently studying engineering at Northampton Community College, where he earned the Academic Achievement Award on the Dean’s List. Justin is the president of the Engineering Club, where he leads recruitment efforts to re-establish the club after it went dormant. He is also an athlete, having played varsity football all four years of high school while maintaining an excellent academic record. Justin is excited to get his boots dirty with municipal field work after countless hours studying behind a desk.
Kyle Platton: Kyle is a returning Isett intern who is working in our Landscape Architecture Department at our headquarters. He joins us from Penn State University’s main campus. Prior to Kyle’s work with Isett, he worked for the Whitehall High School maintenance department and Weis Markets. His future plans include getting his master’s in architecture. Kyle is passionate about eco-friendly initiatives and hopes to design sustainable but enriching parking spaces in urban areas.
Lauren Walls: Lauren is another returning Isett intern at our headquarters! She is working in our Structural Department. Lauren is earning her bachelor’s in civil and environmental engineering at Rowan University. She sits on the Dean’s List and is a member of the Society of Women Engineers, as well as the Hidden Opponent, a mental health in athletics advocacy group. Lauren is a Scholar-Athlete of Distinction and captain of Rowan University’s swim team. She is also a lifeguard, swim coach, and pool manager at Stonecrest Swim Club.