Healthcare Project Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role level (typical grade range): GS-7 to GS-12 (full performance level: GS-12)
• Work schedule: 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday

Description

Supports healthcare capital asset and infrastructure projects end-to-end, including planning, design, construction management, and construction administration for minor construction, non-recurring maintenance, station level projects, and leases. Assists senior Healthcare Engineers with engineering design and construction activities in accordance with VA policies, design guides/manuals, master specifications, and relevant industry codes and standards. Helps support clinical staff and maintenance education on building and utility systems and assists in implementing an environment of care program meeting Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capital asset and infrastructure planning and design from initial strategic planning through implementation of complex buildings, utilities, and medical support systems
• Assist with healthcare engineering project design and construction per VA policies/procedures, design guides/manuals, master specifications, and industry codes/standards
• Assist with construction management and post-project activities while maintaining continuity of building and utility services
• Support construction safety and infection control within an environment of care program aligned to Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, NFPA, and VA requirements
• Assist in developing continuing education for clinical staff and maintenance personnel on safe/effective use of medical gases, emergency power, ventilation, and other healthcare infrastructure technologies
• Communicate technical information effectively with clinical and technical audiences (oral and written)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (I-9 documentation)
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA Health Care Personnel

Qualifications

Basic education/credential: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited curriculum, or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam with a bachelor’s degree, or current professional registration/licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect. Entry and developmental requirements vary by grade (GS-7/GS-9/GS-11/GS-12) based on experience and/or advanced degrees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy: after 60 days for eligible employees (up to 25% of eligible costs, monthly maximum $416.66)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Telework: ad hoc