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Mechanical Engineer Consultant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Harrisburg, PA • 6h ago

Salary

$88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61680-13530

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR Bur Op

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

12/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

13530

Position Number

00095243

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00110240

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Operations

City

See posting for details.

Contact Name

Heather Shenenberger

Contact Email

hshenenber@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Build a meaningful career as a Mechanical Engineer Consultant with the Department of Corrections. In this role, you guide complex mechanical design and inspection work that supports safe and efficient institutions statewide. Your technical skills help ensure that facilities operate smoothly. Be a part of a mission that strengthens essential infrastructure!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on designing, reviewing, and improving mechanical systems for correctional facilities across the state. As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

Project Design: Create mechanical designs, specifications, and computer-aided design drawings that follow codes and engineering standards

Site Surveys: Assess construction sites, document existing conditions, and develop recommendations and cost estimates

Plan Review: Evaluate and approve drawings, reports, and cost estimates submitted by design professionals

Construction Guidance: Assist with technical decisions, review field changes, and interpret contract requirements

Mechanical Solutions: Develop responses to design, construction, or maintenance issues using advanced engineering principles

Inspection Duties: Examine project sites to verify compliance with design standards and determine project acceptability

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

position 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.

Work Location: This position is based out of 1920 Technology Parkway in Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. However, alternative worksite locations across the state may be considered as available near the selected candidate.

Travel is required.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week after the initial 6-month training period. 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 your assigned headquarters office. 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.

Please be advised 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:

PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

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

... For full info follow application link.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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