Mechanical Engineer 2

Salary: $75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location : Cumberland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52320-13520
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR Bur Op
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 13520
Position Number: 00200841
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00110240
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Operations
Worksite Address: 1920 Technology Parkway
City: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17050
Contact Name: Heather Shenenberger
Contact Email:

THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.

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 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 Requirements:

• 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 application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional 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 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Mechanical Engineer 1 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you have two or more years of full-time professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide your certificate number and expiration date in the text box below.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PREPARES, PLANS AND REVIEWS DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Prepares or reviews design plans, drawings and specifications for the installation, repair or renovation of building or structural mechanical systems and equipment. This includes computing loads and capacities, and keeping the project within cost estimates and time frames for completion. Work requires knowledge of engineering standards, design criteria, safety laws and codes, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing DIFFICULT AND COMPLEX work related to this work behavior. I have been assigned to help or instruct others in performing it, or other engineers seek my advice or assistance in unusual situations.
• B. I have professional experience performing routine work related to this work behavior with MINIMAL supervision. When I encountered a new or unusual situation, I consulted with my supervisor or others more experienced than I am.
• C. I have experience performing the routine aspects of this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from others more experienced than I am. My experience is at the trainee or beginning professional level.
• D. I successfully completed college-level coursework or research closely related to this work behavior, but have had little opportunity to actually perform professional level work of this type outside the academic environment.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
2. The types of design plans, drawings, and specifications you prepared or reviewed.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTS SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Conducts field surveys or investigations related to problems with building or structural mechanical systems and equipment on an assigned project. Duties include gathering information through interviews; visually observing site conditions; preparing sketches; taking photos, notes, and measurements; studying existing maps, drawings and related materials; and synthesizing the facts into a final report.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing DIFFICULT AND COMPLEX work related to this work behavior. I have been assigned to help or instruct others in performing it, or other engineers seek my advice or assistance in unusual situations.
• B. I have professional experience performing routine work related to this work behavior with MINIMAL supervision. When I encountered a new or unusual situation, I consulted with my supervisor or others more experienced than I am.
• C. I have experience performing the routine aspects of this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from others more experienced than I am. My experience is at the trainee or beginning professional level.
• D. I successfully completed college-level coursework or research closely related to this work behavior, but have had little opportunity to actually perform professional level work of this type outside the academic environment.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
2. The types of surveys/investigations you conducted.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESOLVES MECHANICAL SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS

Resolves problems relating to building or structural mechanical systems and equipment. Duties include evaluating the existing situation; consulting with a variety of state and local government officials and project representatives (engineers, architects, contractors) on the advantages and disadvantages of different alternatives; gathering information from the general public, if necessary; developing a solution; and monitoring the situation for further developments.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing DIFFICULT AND COMPLEX work related to this work behavior. I have been assigned to help or instruct others in performing it, or other engineers seek my advice or assistance in unusual situations.
• B. I have professional experience performing routine work related to this work behavior with MINIMAL supervision. When I encountered a new or unusual situation, I consulted with my supervisor or others more experienced than I am.
• C. I have experience performing the routine aspects of this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from others more experienced than I am. My experience is at the trainee or beginning professional level.
• D. I successfully completed college-level coursework or research closely related to this work behavior, but have had little opportunity to actually perform professional level work of this type outside the academic environment.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
2. The types of problems you resolved that involved building or structural mechanical systems and equipment.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question