Healthcare Facility Systems Engineer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

The Charleston VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Healthcare Engineer to lead design, sustainment and improvement of medical care environments, hospital building features, building management and critical utility systems.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture and professional licensure or equivalent credentials, with experience in healthcare facility projects and regulatory compliance to support safe, reliable veteran care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture or higher.
• Knowledge of healthcare engineering principles and hospital facility systems.
• Experience with project management and construction coordination.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, NFPA) and design guides.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical facilities.
• Manage healthcare engineering projects from design through construction.
• Ensure compliance with VA policies, codes, and standards.
• Coordinate with clinicians, contractors, and acquisition staff.
• Provide ongoing facilities planning and post-project support.

Skills

Healthcare engineering knowledge

Project management

Contract management

Facility design standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

VA Design Guides

Job description

The Charleston VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Healthcare Engineer to lead design, sustainment and improvement of medical care environments, hospital building features, building management and critical utility systems.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture and professional licensure or equivalent credentials, with experience in healthcare facility projects and regulatory compliance to support safe, reliable veteran care.