Healthcare Facilities Project Engineer

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Salem VA Medical Center, is seeking a Healthcare Engineer (Project Engineer) to perform project planning, designs, and construction administration for minor projects, NRMs, and leases across the Salem center and clinics.

The role requires engineering or architectural credentials, knowledge of healthcare standards, and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Experience with regulatory guidance and construction practices in healthcare is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• FE exam passing with degree or EIT certificate acceptable.
• Current professional registration as PE/Architect preferred.
• Foreign education must be equivalent to a U.S. degree as per standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage minor construction and NRMs.
• Oversee construction administration for healthcare facilities.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and construction firms to meet scopes and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Project planning

Design review

KSAs for healthcare engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer licensure or FE/Equivalency

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Salem VA Medical Center, is seeking a Healthcare Engineer (Project Engineer) to perform project planning, designs, and construction administration for minor projects, NRMs, and leases across the Salem center and clinics.

The role requires engineering or architectural credentials, knowledge of healthcare standards, and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Experience with regulatory guidance and construction practices in healthcare is essential.