Healthcare Engineering Project Lead (Construction & Design)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Projects Engineer to plan, design, manage construction, and provide administration for Minor Construction, NRMs and leases at a VA medical center and affiliated clinics.

You will coordinate across engineering, architectural, and facilities teams to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule. Candidate requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture, FE eligibility or licensure as a PE or Architect, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an ABET-accredited program.
• Evidence of passing the FE examination or an equivalent certification.
• Current PE or Architect licensure in any US state.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage minor construction and NRMs for VA facilities.
• Oversee construction administration for projects at medical centers and CBOCs.
• Lead multi-discipline teams across departments and with design/construction firms.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare engineering standards and regulations.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Regulatory standards

Construction standards

Analytical thinking

Project planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

FE exam or equivalent certification

Professional Engineer or Architect licensure

Tools

CAD

Revit

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Projects Engineer to plan, design, manage construction, and provide administration for Minor Construction, NRMs and leases at a VA medical center and affiliated clinics.

You will coordinate across engineering, architectural, and facilities teams to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule. Candidate requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture, FE eligibility or licensure as a PE or Architect, and knowledge of