Reference #: 5275031
Salary
$82,621.00 - $117,497.00 Annually
Location
Cumberland County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-44817-13530
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR Bur Op
Opening Date
03/25/2026
Closing Date
4/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
13530
Position Number
00200841
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00110240
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Operations
Worksite Address
1920 Technology Parkway
City
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17050
Contact Name
Heather Shenenberger
Contact Email
hshenenber@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking to make a tangible impact by utilizing your complex analytical skills and innovative design talents? Do you have a track record of overseeing projects to successful completion? The Department of Corrections (DOC), Bureau of Operations is seeking an accomplished Mechanical Engineer Consultant. This is the perfect opportunity to join a top-notch infrastructure team dedicated to improving productivity and efficiencies at State Correctional Institutions (SCIs). If you want to elevate your career and showcase your design expertise, then we want to talk to you. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant, you will perform advanced consultative mechanical engineering work in support of correctional institutions statewide. You will serve as an in-house mechanical design expert providing guidance and direction to senior management on the effects of new technology, defining the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical engineering standard materials and practices, and recommending policy and procedural changes. This will include:
Completing design data, specifications, and CADD drawings for construction projects including projects performed for bidding and award to contractors
Conducting construction project site surveys, assembling pertinent data, and preparing reports
Approving mechanical drawings, specifications, computations, cost estimates, and budget estimates
Providing technical advice and interpretation of contract requirements and documents
Conducting investigations into mechanical engineering failures and developing innovative problem resolution
Assisting facility maintenance managers in solving advanced mechanical engineering field issues
In addition, you will provide mechanical training to maintenance staff on current mechanical equipment, sign and seal engineering design documents as required, and use independent judgment and decision making when assuming leadership for projects.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week after the initial 6-month training period. During the training period, you must report to the office at 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
Employees with the required certification or license may be eligible to receive a lump sum payment at the time of hire and each time the certification or license is renewed.
Note: Interviews will be conducted in person only. The interview location is 1920 Technology Parkway in Mechanicsburg, PA. No virtual or telephone interviews will be permitted.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years as a Mechanical Engineer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Four years of professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system.
Special Requirements:
You must be in possession of a Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
You must be in possession of a valid driver's license.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific p
