Field Rehabilitation Engineer: Design & Accessibility

Georgia Department of Revenue; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is seeking a Rehabilitation Engineer to oversee plans, designs, costs, and coordination of construction and maintenance activities. Travel primarily throughout eastern Georgia is required, with a focus on accessibility and assistive technology services.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program and has four years of related experience or two years at the lower level.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in engineering or engineering technology required.
• Four years of job-related experience; or two years at the lower level Civil Engineering 3 (ETP042) or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bio Medical, Industrial, mechanical, and electrical design experience addressing disability barriers.
• Preferred: working knowledge of building and ADA codes related to construction and accessibility.
• Preferred: ASL fluency and ATP Certification are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Performing site assessments to address barriers with sound engineering principles.
• Coordinating home/site modifications with vendors and customers, including bids and contracts.
• Managing department mobility, vehicle, and assistive technology services for clients.
• Leading assessments for education and transition services related to assistive technology.

Skills

Bio Medical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Adaptive technologies

Education

ABET-accredited engineering/engineering technology degree

Engineering degree in civil/engineering with ABET accreditation

4 years job-related experience or 2 years at lower level ET P042

Job description

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is seeking a Rehabilitation Engineer to oversee plans, designs, costs, and coordination of construction and maintenance activities. Travel primarily throughout eastern Georgia is required, with a focus on accessibility and assistive technology services.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program and has four years of related experience or two years at the lower level.