Mechanical Engineer 2

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-76905-13520. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2024 TO MARCH 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you an engineer who enjoys the design, design management, and construction oversight of renovation and new construction projects? The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is looking for a Mechanical Engineer 2 to work in their Division of Engineering and Architecture. This is an exciting opportunity that involves the design, review, and construction oversight of complete mechanical engineering projects including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, fire protection, and other mechanical systems. Watch this video to see how our employees make a difference in the lives of the veterans we serve every day. Apply today and join our committed team as a Mechanical Engineer 2!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Duties for this position include using AutoCAD to design mechanical systems that conform to all standards, codes, and requirements. You prepare construction drawings and load the calculations, details, schedules, sections, and style formatted specifications for complete mechanical systems.

You also investigate and determine the condition of mechanical systems and report the recommended course of action based on these investigations. In addition, you oversee the inspection of primary mechanical construction for compliance with contract specifications and federal, state, and local codes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
  • May change based on operational needs
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to two (2) days a week. Telework schedule is Monday and Friday, and you report to the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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; 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 Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License that is not currently under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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.