Mechanical Engineer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Annville (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks a Mechanical Engineer 2 at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville. You will design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, review drawings, and support construction through technical guidance and site evaluations.

The position offers full-time 37.5 hours, typical 7:00 AM–3:15 PM, with potential telework options as described; a valid driver's license and PA residency are required, along with CAD software experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• One year as Mechanical Engineer 1 or two years on structural mechanical systems with degree or EIT.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs for renovations and new builds.
• Review drawings, calculations, and cost estimates for accuracy and value.
• Prepare construction drawings with CAD and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Salary

$80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Lebanon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-60199-13520

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Engrg Archre

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

13520

Position Number

50702951

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00137302

Bureau / Division

MV Engineering and Architecture

Worksite Address

Fort Indiantown Gap

Building 0-10 Wiley Road

Annville, Pennsylvania

17003

Contact Name

Jessie Vuksta

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as a Mechanical Engineer 2 and take on exciting engineering challenges at Fort Indiantown Gap. This opportunity allows you to develop innovative designs, review complex systems, and support improvements across diverse facilities. Your work will help strengthen infrastructure and support the needs of those who rely on these systems every day. Bring your problem-solving skills to a role that values creativity, precision, and teamwork.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports engineering activities that ensure mechanical systems in DMVA facilities are designed, maintained, and improved with technical accuracy. It involves project design, system analysis, consultation, and construction support across heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and fire protection systems. As a Mechanical Engineer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• System Design: Develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs for renovation and construction projects, including analysis of existing systems
• Design Review: Evaluate drawings, reports, calculations, and cost estimates to ensure technical accuracy and cost efficiency
• CAD Development: Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to prepare construction drawings, schedules, and specifications for mechanical systems
• Technical Assistance: Provide guidance on mechanical systems, equipment selection, and innovative engineering solutions
• Project Evaluation: Conduct site assessments, develop scopes of work, and identify engineering requirements for proposed projects

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 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, five days out of every ten days. 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 Annville. 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.
• 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:

• One year as a Mechanical Engineer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
• Two years of professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering;or
• Two years of professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires one or more years of experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, or similar Computer Aided Drafting software.
• This particular position also requires you to possess one of the following:
  • One or more years of professional experience in designing (e.g. calculations, drawings and specifications) hydronic piping heating/cooling systems (e.g. boilers, chillers, circulating pumps, valves, radiators, fan coil units, radiant floor tubing systems, or duct distribution systems similar to variable air volume (VAV) systems or constant volume systems);or
  • Three or more years of professional experience in designing (e.g. calculations, drawings and specifications) plumbing systems (e.g. interior/exterior potable water supply systems, restroom facilities, oil water separators, kitchen equipment, facility water filtration systems, or interior/exterior sanitary sewer systems).
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact 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.

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.