Electrical Engineer Consultant

THE POSITION

Take the next step in your career with the Commonwealth! The Department of Corrections is searching for a dedicated and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer Consultant to represent the Bureau of Operations on construction projects contracted to licensed engineers or designed in-house. Use your experience in electrical engineering while working with departments across the Commonwealth, apply today!

In this position, you will perform a wide variety of electrical engineering duties in support of statewide corrections institutions. With the use of your expertise in electrical engineering principles and methods, you will develop solutions to operation, maintenance, design, or construction problems. Your work will involve reviewing and preparing all types of electrical engineering designs, as well as creating design drawings and specifications as required for construction projects.

Some of your duties will include conducting site surveys of construction projects, attending design review meetings and conferences, coordinating design efforts with all interested parties, and providing recommendations regarding equipment. Additionally, you will advocate for the department and facility during conferences and site inspections.

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 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Electrical Engineer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
  or
• Four years of professional electrical engineering experience which required work on any structural electrical system.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Condition of Employment:

• 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 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…