Engineering Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Grand Junction (CO)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 97,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking an Engineering Technician.

The role involves planning and developing projects to keep health care services functioning, preparing design documents, and coordinating with various services according to VA standards. Responsibilities include cost estimating, drawings, specifications, and managing records.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application if you base qualifications on education.
GS-9 and GS-11 education requirements are specified for eligibility; no substitutions at certain grades.

Responsibilities

Perform full range of engineering functions in project development for the VA Health Care System.
Develop capital project submissions for design and construction submitted to VISN 19 for approval.
Prepare cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for construction, alterations, and major repairs.
Coordinate with services to determine design requirements and ensure compliance with VA standards.
Maintain master facility records and use AutoCAD to reflect remodeling and new construction.
Review contractor submittals, pay estimates, and ensure proper documentation and record keeping.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Engineering Technician position is located at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS), Department of Veterans Affairs comprising of the most diverse and complex, multi-mission, principle facility on the Western Slope

Key Responsibilities

DUTIES: Project Development: Full range of engineering functions associated with delegated responsibilities in project development. Plans projects to maintain function of this Health Care System for various service lines. Administrative duties.

The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity and demonstrates the ability to interpret, select, and apply many guidelines and engineering principles and practices related to the areas of specialization and knowledge of related scientific and engineering fields. Develops capital project submissions for design and construction projects submitted to VISN 19 for approval.

This involves detailed descriptions of the scope of work, estimates for funding, justifications of the project scope based on VA Gap Analysis. Exhibits a comprehensive, intensive and practical knowledge of current design and construction practices and the requirements of the VA Construction Program as described in the Technical Information Library, Engineering Guidebook, and numerous directives.

Performs duties in the development of in-house designs, including cost estimates, construction drawings, and preparations of specifications for new construction, alterations, major repairs and replacement projects; also provides coordination for complete projects as assigned. Designs should reflect the latest changes and requirements in engineering practices, OSHA Standards, NFPA Standards and VA Construction Standards.

Makes the required site investigations, sets up and coordinates conferences with the appropriate services to determine design requirements and information needed for design. Assures the final design in within the scope of work required and funds are available. Follows Engineering, WCHCS and VHA policies, procedures and guidelines in the administration of construction projects.

Reviews contractor's pay estimates, submittal progress, measurement data and reports of materials and equipment used against information shown on field inspection and survey reports. Discusses discrepancies with the contractor to obtain explanation of changes to invoices for contractor payment. Closes construction projects. Ensures all elements needed for substantial completion have been delivered.

Reviews contractor red-lines to ensure changes in plans and specification have been accurately recorded. Provides to AE to develop "as-built" record drawings. Files record documents, including M&O manuals, Test and Balance records, and material testing records. Updates station manuals and master plans. Obtains releases from construction contractor and AE. Updates national records in PTR.

Maintains master facility records consisting of drawings, space files, permanent environmental records, and real estate records. Maintains record drawings of all WCHCS building structures, utilities, and grounds utilizing AutoCAD programs. Makes necessary changes to keep drawings current as remodeling, new construction, and maintenance and repair occur. Maintains and updates the Master Utility Plans. Field verify changes and update the most current plans.

Makes changes to existing plans, as needed, and ensures availability of plans for use in design/construction activities. Tracks space changes approved by the Projects and Space Committee and notates prospective changes on record documents and in space files. Field verifies changes made through capital projects, contracted construction activities and internal renovations and update record documents and space file. Updates Capital Asset Inventory (CAI) records.

reporting requirements. The CAI database is used for asset tracking and management by local, regional and national leadership teams. Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD127260 and PD127250 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

GS-9 A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. GS-11 There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.