Electrical Engineer 2 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location : Cumberland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-49528-13420
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR Bur Op
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 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: hshenenber@pa.gov
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-49528-13420. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 13, 2026 TO MAY 27, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
The Electrical Engineer 2 role with the Department of Corrections (DOC) allows you to make a meaningful impact on essential infrastructure. This role lets you apply your electrical engineering skills to real-world challenges that strengthen institution performance. You will work with dedicated colleagues who appreciate collaboration and clear problem solving. This position provides an exciting chance to grow while contributing to an important mission.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Electrical Engineer 2 supports a wide range of engineering needs that help correctional institutions operate effectively. This position applies professional engineering principles to design systems, review project materials, and assist in resolving electrical issues. As a Electrical Engineer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Design Tasks: Assist in the preparation of design data, specifications, and drawings for construction projects in alignment with codes and engineering practices
• Site Surveys: Conduct project site surveys, gather details, and prepare reports with observations and cost estimates
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with staff, design professionals, and code officials across multiple disciplines
• Technical Reviews: Review drawings, specifications, reports, and submittals and submit recommendations for approval
• Engineering Solutions: Support the development of solutions for electrical issues involving design, construction, maintenance, or operations
• System Inspections: Participate in inspections that evaluate system performance, project compliance, and construction progress

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 three 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, PA. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 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 Requirements:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, 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?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide the license number and expiration date in the text box below. 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?

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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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 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.

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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If you responded "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number and expiration. If you claimed you do not have the certification, type N/A in the text box below.
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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