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<p>Barry Isett &amp; Associates Inc., a multidiscipline engineering firm with offices in Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre, has hired new associates within the departments of project management and construction services (PMCS); mechanical, electric, and plumbing (MEP); and structural engineering.</p><p>William &#8220;Bill&#8221; Leitner, of Bethlehem, joined the PMCS group as a full-time associate following graduation from Northampton Community College&#8217;s construction management program. He previously worked with Isett as an intern in the PMCS and special inspections departments. Prior to his experience with Isett, Leitner served the U.S. Air Force for over five years. In the past year, he worked as an engineer apprentice for the U.S. Air National Guard. Leitner is currently pursuing an associate&#8217;s degree in construction technology at Community College of the Air Force. He will graduate in spring 2017.</p><p>Mark Zuidema, PE, has joined Isett&#8217;s MEP department. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University in 2010, Zuidema pursued mechanical engineering with Aecom Technology in Arlington, Va. Previous to Isett, Zuidema served as a mechanical engineer for Precis Engineering in Ambler, Pa. His background focuses on HVAC system design, the design of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems, and construction management. Zuidema holds a B.S. in architectural engineering with a minor in architecture.</p><p>John Peiffer, PE, was hired as a senior project manager within the structural department. His experience in the field extends over 10 years, with work largely performed in the states of Colorado and Wyoming. Before returning to Pennsylvania, he was employed at Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, of Lakewood, Colo., as a structural project engineer. Peiffer holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Engineering from Rensselaier Polytechnic Institute. In more recent years, he attended University of Wyoming where he earned a B.S. in architectural engineering and a M.S. in civil engineering.</p><p>For other business stories, <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/category/business" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><style>
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Barry Isett & Associates Inc. hires three new associates