Supervisory Healthcare Engineer

Quick Facts

• Position: Supervisory Healthcare Engineer

• Focus: Engineering project planning, design management, construction management, and construction administration for healthcare facility projects

Description

The role manages healthcare engineering capital and infrastructure planning and oversees the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through construction administration—for medical facility projects, including minor construction, non-recurring maintenance (NRM), station-level projects, and leases. The engineer administers work in line with VA policies, design guides, master specifications, and applicable industry codes while supporting continuity of building and utility services. The position also contributes to staff education and the environment of care program, with emphasis on construction safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning and design from strategic planning through implementation of buildings, utilities, and medical support systems

• Manage project design and administer construction per VA policies, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications, and related industry codes and standards

• Provide construction management and post-project activities to ensure continuity of facility operations

• Assist with continuing education for clinical staff and maintenance personnel on building and utility systems (medical gases, emergency power, ventilation, and related infrastructure technology)

• Support development and implementation of the environment of care program aligned with Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, NFPA, and VA requirements—especially construction safety and infection control

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including acceptable identification

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for VA healthcare personnel

• Complete all application requirements listed under “Required Documents”

• Serve a 1–2 year trial period; continued employment requires certification that the public interest is advanced

• Education qualification: accredited BS+ in Engineering/Architecture OR FE exam evidence OR current PE/Architect licensure/registration

• For GS-13 level: at least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-12

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: after 60 days, eligible full-time employees with income below $144,000 may receive up to 25% of eligible childcare costs (monthly maximum applies)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care; coverage may continue into retirement

• Telework: ad-hoc telework may be available at supervisory discretion

• Not a virtual position