Mechanical Engineer Consultant

State of Pennsylvania•Mechanicsburg, PA

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a profound purpose? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Mechanical Engineer Consultant to join our dedicated team of professionals. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert-level mechanical engineering consultation and leadership, supporting a wide range of complex projects across our statewide correctional facilities. If you are ready to advance your career, apply your technical expertise in a purpose-driven environment, and contribute to creating safer, more efficient institutions, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of this vital program! In this position, you will serve as the agency's in-house mechanical design expert, providing senior management with guidance on the impact of emerging technologies. A key duty of this role will be recommending updates to policies and procedures by evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of current mechanical engineering standards, practices, and materials. Your responsibilities will include preparing design data, specifications, and CAD drawings for construction projects, as well as performing site surveys. You will coordinate design activities with other disciplines within the bureau, institutional staff, external design professionals, code officials, and other relevant stakeholders. Additional duties include reviewing and approving mechanical drawings, budget estimates, shop drawings, and proposed construction changes. As a representative of the bureau, you will attend design review meetings and conferences with professionals, institutional staff, and other agencies to discuss findings and recommendations. You will also assess and plan the mechanical needs of the facilities, ensuring that operations and maintenance requirements are anticipated and effectively addressed. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
You must be in possession of a Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
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.
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level mechanical engineering consultation and leadership.
Support a wide range of complex projects across statewide correctional facilities.
Serve as the agency's in-house mechanical design expert.
Provide senior management with guidance on the impact of emerging technologies.
Recommend updates to policies and procedures by evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of current mechanical engineering standards, practices, and materials.
Prepare design data, specifications, and CAD drawings for construction projects.
Perform site surveys.
Coordinate design activities with other disciplines within the bureau, institutional staff, external design professionals, code officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
Review and approve mechanical drawings, budget estimates, shop drawings, and proposed construction changes.
Attend design review meetings and conferences with professionals, institutional staff, and other agencies to discuss findings and recommendations.
Assess and plan the mechanical needs of the facilities, ensuring that operations and maintenance requirements are anticipated and effectively addressed.

Benefits

Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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