Engineering Technician — Project & Systems Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV seeks an Engineering Technician to serve as a technical resource for staff and act as project engineer on complex projects. Candidates may qualify via specialized experience, PhD or advanced graduate education, or a combination, with transcripts required for education credits.

This role emphasizes knowledge of engineering principles, construction, and related disciplines, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized experience in engineering methods, construction, and related fields.
• Experience with drafting, surveying, construction estimating, or construction trades is considered desirable.
• Education alone may be credited per policy for this position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for staff and act as project engineer on complex projects.
• Assess engineering details, supervise or lead related work, and apply practical knowledge of systems and materials.
• Credit may be given for volunteer or other qualifying experience.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV seeks an Engineering Technician to serve as a technical resource for staff and act as project engineer on complex projects. Candidates may qualify via specialized experience, PhD or advanced graduate education, or a combination, with transcripts required for education credits.

This role emphasizes knowledge of engineering principles, construction, and related disciplines, with opportunities to contribute