Healthcare Project Engineer - Design & Construction

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Lexington VA Healthcare System seeks a Healthcare Engineer to oversee Minor Construction and NRMs for the medical center and CBOCs, handling concept design through construction administration.

Candidates need an engineering or architecture degree (ABET/NCEES) or licensure; GS-07 to GS-12 with knowledge of healthcare codes, project management, and construction coordination in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional licensure as an Engineer or Architect is preferred.
• Experience with healthcare facility codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine requirements for healthcare projects across VA facilities.
• Coordinate project work and phasing to minimize patient impact.
• Review design submissions for healthcare code compliance.
• Develop initial concept documents and track project data in VA systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety and security standards.
• Work Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm and related scheduling.

Skills

Healthcare engineering knowledge

Project management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent

Professional Engineer or Architect licensure

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Lexington VA Healthcare System seeks a Healthcare Engineer to oversee Minor Construction and NRMs for the medical center and CBOCs, handling concept design through construction administration.

Candidates need an engineering or architecture degree (ABET/NCEES) or licensure; GS-07 to GS-12 with knowledge of healthcare codes, project management, and construction coordination in a clinical setting.