Salary: $80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Cumberland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52977-13420
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR Bur Op
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 13420
Position Number: 00119528
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 POSITIONNOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-52977-13420. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JULY 30, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.The Electrical Engineer 2 position with the Department of Corrections is a great chance to make a real impact. You will help keep important facilities running safely and smoothly through your technical knowledge. This role offers steady challenges that let you grow while supporting the mission of the agency. Step into a career where your skills make a difference every day!
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis role supports electrical engineering needs across correctional facilities by providing design work, technical guidance, and project oversight. The work helps ensure safe, efficient, and reliable electrical systems. As a Electrical Engineer 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Design Support: Prepare project designs, specifications, and drawings that follow codes and engineering standards
- Construction Review: Evaluate construction plans, contractor submittals, and proposed changes to ensure quality and compliance
- Site Evaluation: Conduct inspections and surveys to identify issues, verify conditions, and provide recommended solutions
- Technical Guidance :Offer engineering advice to staff and assist with troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment
- Coordination Work: Work with other disciplines, facility staff, and design professionals to support successful project outcomes
- Problem Analysis: Investigate electrical failures or unusual conditions and recommend effective corrective actions
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. 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.
- 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.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:- One year as an Electrical Engineer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of professional electrical engineering experience which required work on any structural electrical system; and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; or
- Two years of professional electrical engineering experience which required work on any structural electrical 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.
- 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 Requirement:- 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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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number, issuing state, 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 valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the 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 an Electrical Engineer 1 for one or more years full-time?
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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 two or more years of full-time professional electrical engineering experience which required work on any structural electrical system?
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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 an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree in electrical engineering? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college 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.
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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.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SYSTEMS DESIGN Prepare or review design plans, drawings, and specifications for the installation, repair, or renovation of building, structural, highway, or mining electrical systems and equipment. This includes computing electrical loads and capacities and keeping the project within cost estimates and timeframes 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" box which best reflects your experience or education.
- A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing this work behavior. I have assisted or instructed others in performing this work behavior.
- B. I have professional experience performing this work behavior with MINIMAL supervision. Only when I encountered a new or unusual situation did I consult with my supervisor or more experienced staff.
- C. I have professional experience performing this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from more experienced staff. This was entry-level professional experience.
- D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or research related to electrical engineering design plans, drawings, or specifications but have had little opportunity to 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.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The electrical engineering design plans, drawings, and specifications you have prepared or reviewed. Your description must include specific work duties or issues that you had to address during the preparation or review of the design plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Your level of responsibility (independently, under minimal supervision, under close supervision).
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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.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - FIELD SURVEYS Conduct field surveys or investigations related to problems with building, structural, highway, or mining electrical 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; developing and performing equipment test plans; and synthesizing facts into a final report.
Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" box which reflects your experience or education.
- A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing this work behavior. I have assisted or instructed others in performing this work behavior.
- B. I have professional experience performing this work behavior with MINIIMAL supervision. Only when I encountered a new or unusual situation did I consult with my supervisor or more experienced staff.
- C. I have professional experience performing this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from more experienced staff. This was entry-level professional experience.
- D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or research related to field surveys or investigations but have had little opportunity to 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.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The field surveys or investigations you have completed and what electrical engineering problem(s) needed to be addressed during the surveys or investigations. Your description must include what specific work duties you performed to identify the problem(s).
- Your level of responsibility (independently, under minimal supervision, under close supervision).
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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.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROBLEM SOLVING Resolve problems relating to building, structural, highway, or mining electrical systems and equipment. Duties include evaluating the existing situation; consulting with a variety of federal, state, or local government officials and project representatives (engineers, architects, contractors) on the advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions; if necessary, gathering information from the general public; developing a solution; and monitoring the situation for further developments.
Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" box which reflects your experience or education.
- A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing this work behavior. I have assisted or instructed others in performing this work behavior.
- B. I have professional experience performing this work behavior with MINIMAL supervision. Only when I encountered a new or unusual situation did I consult with my supervisor or more experienced staff.
- C. I have professional experience performing this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from more experienced staff. This was entry-level professional experience.
- D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or research related to resolving or identifying alternative solutions to electrical engineering problems but have had little opportunity to 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.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The electrical engineering problems you have resolved and the complexity of the problems(s). Your description must include the personnel involved in resolving the problem(s) and what specific work duties you performed to resolve the problem(s).
- Your level of responsibility (independently, under minimal supervision, under close supervision).
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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.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - EVALUATING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Evaluate and assess the impact of new or revised electrical engineering technology, standards, codes, and regulations as they relate to existing or proposed building, structural, highway, or mining electrical systems and equipment. Duties include reviewing complex electrical engineering system designs for approval; interpreting and analyzing technical engineering material and evaluating its impact; negotiating with other agency or federal officials in cases of dispute; identifying programs or projects that will be affected; analyzing life cycle, cost, and benefit features; and preparing required documentation.
Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" button which best reflects your experience or education.
- A. I have professional experience INDEPENDENTLY performing this work behavior. I have assisted or instructed others in performing this work behavior.
- B. I have professional experience performing this work behavior with MINIMAL supervision. Only when I encountered a new or unusual situation did I consult with my supervisor or more experienced staff.
- C. I have professional experience performing this work behavior under CLOSE SUPERVISION or with assistance from more experienced staff. This was entry-level professional experience.
- D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or research related to evaluating electrical engineering technology, standards, codes, or regulations but have had little opportunity to 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.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The electrical engineering technology, standards, codes, and regulations that you've evaluated and assessed for impact on existing or proposed electrical systems and equipment. Your description must include what specific work duties you performed to assess the impact, the complexity of the impact and your recommendations, and what was the outcome of the impact and your recommendations.
- Your level of responsibility (independently, under minimal supervision, under close supervision).
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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.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
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