Healthcare Facility Project Engineer

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Durham VA Healthcare System is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project planning, design development, construction management, and construction administration for Minor Construction, NRMs, and Station Level Projects across the medical center and CBOCs.

Basic requirements include GS-07/09 pathways with a Bachelor's degree (engineering or related field) and related graduate education options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles applicable to healthcare facilities.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and standards for compliance.
• Ability to understand clinical engineering needs in a healthcare system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external customers, orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare material on technical topics for staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering projects for healthcare facilities.
• Develop and review design and construction plans for Major/Minor Construction and NRMs.
• Oversee construction administration and project execution across the medical center and CBOCs.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Clinical engineering awareness

Communication skills

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Durham VA Healthcare System is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project planning, design development, construction management, and construction administration for Minor Construction, NRMs, and Station Level Projects across the medical center and CBOCs.

Basic requirements include GS-07/09 pathways with a Bachelor's degree (engineering or related field) and related graduate education options.