Mechanical Engineer Consultant

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Mechanical Engineer Consultant to guide complex mechanical design and inspection work for state facilities across the Commonwealth. You will apply advanced engineering principles to ensure safe, efficient operations and strengthen critical infrastructure statewide.

The role focuses on designing, reviewing, and improving mechanical systems, performing site surveys, plan reviews, construction guidance, and inspections.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Mechanical Engineer 2 or four years of professional mechanical engineering experience on structural mechanical systems
• Professional Engineer license (PA) required
• Valid driver's license required
• PA residency waiver in place for this title

Responsibilities

• Project Design: Create mechanical designs, specifications, and CAD 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 from 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 engineering principles
• Inspection Duties: Inspect project sites to verify compliance with design standards and determine project acceptability

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Job description

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

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00110240

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Operations

City

See posting for details.

Contact Name

Heather Shenenberger

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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!

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 requirement is 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.

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.

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 posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.