Facilities Engineering Technician – Electrical & Mechanical

Veterans Health Administration; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Engineering Technician at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Missouri. The role requires applying extensive technical knowledge in engineering methods, procedures, and practices under the supervision of the Supervisory Healthcare Engineer.

Qualifying experience includes specialized engineering work, drafting, surveying, and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings. Time-in-grade considerations apply for current federal employees.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in the occupation.
• Experience in drafting, surveying construction estimating, or related engineering areas.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Certification by NICET/Engineering Technologies may be helpful as a measure of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform work applying extensive technical knowledge in engineering methods, procedures, techniques, and practices.
• Work within the Engineering Section of the Facilities Management Service at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and surveys of facilities.
• Operate under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Healthcare Engineer.

Skills

Engineering principles

Construction knowledge

Blueprint reading

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Engineering Technician at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Missouri. The role requires applying extensive technical knowledge in engineering methods, procedures, and practices under the supervision of the Supervisory Healthcare Engineer.

Qualifying experience includes specialized engineering work, drafting, surveying, and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings. Time-in-grade considerations apply for current federal employees.