Mechanical Engineer Consultant

at  Commonwealth of PA

THE POSITION

A new and exciting career awaits you! The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer Consultant to join our team of professionals. We are looking for a dedicated individual with a positive attitude, leadership skills, organizational skills, as well as having a strong interest in engineering work.
If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant, you will perform a wide variety of advanced mechanical engineering duties in support of statewide corrections institutions. Some key responsibilities of the position include developing solutions to operation, maintenance, design, or construction problems, which require advanced or innovative mechanical engineering principles and methods. In this role, you are a mechanical engineering expert, and serve as project coordinator on construction projects contracted to retained professional, licensed engineers; or designed in-house.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years as a Mechanical Engineer 2; or
• Four years of professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Please refer the Job description for details