Mechanical Engineer Consultant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after training

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Mechanical Engineer Consultant for the Department of Corrections to lead advanced mechanical engineering work that supports state facilities. You will analyze designs, review project details, and recommend improvements based on expert judgment while working with engineers, contractors, and staff to meet high standards.

This role emphasizes design development, site evaluation, and construction oversight.

Qualifications

• PA Professional Engineer license required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• PA residency requirement waived for this title.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical specifications, design data, and CAD drawings for construction projects.
• Conduct field surveys and prepare reports with observations and cost recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal staff, external professionals, and code officials during project planning and development.
• Assess mechanical drawings, estimates, and design reports and approve or revise as needed.
• Inspect construction sites to verify compliance with design standards and resolve mechanical concerns.
• Develop solutions for operational, maintenance, or design issues using advanced engineering principles.

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CAD

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you prepared to elevate complex systems through expert mechanical guidance? As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant with the Department of Corrections, you will take the lead on specialized mechanical engineering work that supports institutional infrastructure. This position gives you the chance to analyze designs, review project details, and recommend improvements based on expert judgment. You will work closely with engineers, contractors, and facility staff to ensure systems meet high standards. Become part of a team that values innovation, precision, and strong professional insight!

Are you prepared to elevate complex systems through expert mechanical guidance? As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant with the Department of Corrections, you will take the lead on specialized mechanical engineering work that supports institutional infrastructure. This position gives you the chance to analyze designs, review project details, and recommend improvements based on expert judgment. You will work closely with engineers, contractors, and facility staff to ensure systems meet high standards. Become part of a team that values innovation, precision, and strong professional insight!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides advanced mechanical engineering guidance through design preparation, project review, and technical consultation for statewide correctional facilities. It requires professional engineering judgment to evaluate systems, recommend solutions, and ensure compliance with standards. As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

• Design Development: Create detailed mechanical specifications, design data, and CAD drawings for construction projects
• Site Evaluation: Conduct field surveys, gather relevant information, and prepare reports with observations and cost recommendations
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Work with internal staff, external professionals, and code officials during project planning and development
• Technical Review: Assess mechanical drawings, estimates, and design reports and approve or recommend revisions
• Construction Oversight: Inspect project sites to verify compliance with design standards and resolve mechanical concerns
• Problem Resolution: Develop solutions for operational, maintenance, or design issues using advanced engineering principles

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.
• 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. During the training period, you must report in person to 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Travel is required.
• 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

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 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.