Deputy Chief Healthcare Engineering & Capital Projects

Veterans Health Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Baltimore seeks a Deputy (Assistant Chief), Engineering Service to oversee Maintenance and Repair, Utility Plant Operations, Energy Management, Safety, and Construction Project Management. This senior leader will guide strategic engineering programs and ensure high standards of reliability and safety across facilities.

The role requires directing capital planning, coordinating with regional facilities, and advancing emergency preparedness, environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from ABET-accredited programs or equivalent.
• Alternative: FE exam/EIT certificate or current PE/Architect licensure.
• Knowledge of capital planning, construction project management, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, repair, utility plant operations, energy management, and safety programs.
• Direct emergency preparedness, environmental management, and fleet/grounds activities.
• Coordinate capital planning and construction project management across facilities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Facilities engineering

Energy management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Baltimore seeks a Deputy (Assistant Chief), Engineering Service to oversee Maintenance and Repair, Utility Plant Operations, Energy Management, Safety, and Construction Project Management. This senior leader will guide strategic engineering programs and ensure high standards of reliability and safety across facilities.

The role requires directing capital planning, coordinating with regional facilities, and advancing emergency preparedness, environmental