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Mechanical Engineer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026
💰 $104,959/yr($77,164/yr$104,959/yr)

About the role

Posting number: CS-2026-52320-13520

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR Bur Op

Job classification: Mechanical Engineer 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Engineering

Summary

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-52320-13520. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 24, 2026 TO JULY 23, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Mechanical Engineer 2 position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to essential state facilities while growing your career. In this role, you’ll contribute to mechanical design work, troubleshoot complex system challenges, and collaborate with a variety of professionals to ensure facilities operate smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with standards. It’s a meaningful way to strengthen your engineering skills, take ownership of impactful projects, and support the reliable operation of Pennsylvania’s correctional infrastructure.


Examples of duties

This role supports mechanical engineering projects across correctional facilities by helping to develop designs, review project documents, and assist staff with technical problems. You ensure that drawings, calculations, and field work follow strong engineering standards. As a Mechanical Engineer 2, you will perform the following duties:

  • Design Development: Help prepare construction drawings, specifications, and calculations that meet codes and engineering standards
  • Budget Planning: Assist with preparing project cost estimates and gathering information needed for bidding throughout the design process.
  • Field Assistance: Support inspection staff by helping look into mechanical issues at correctional facilities and providing basic technical input.
  • Submittal Review: Review contractor project submittals and provide recommendations for approval, disapproval, or possible alternatives.
  • CADD Utilization: Use computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software to complete drafting tasks, update design documents, and support engineering work
  • Issue Resolution: Identify and solve mechanical or system issues through inspections, investigations, and project review


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 in-office to 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. 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. 
  • 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.

Qualifications

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 Requirements:

  • You must be in possession of a Professional Engineer license

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