Healthcare Project Engineer: Design, Construction & Facilities

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Project Engineer for the Puget Sound Health Care System. The role spans planning, design, construction, and administration for minor construction and NR M projects at the medical center and CBOCs.

The candidate should meet engineering education/licensure requirements and possess KSAs in engineering principles, codes, and healthcare facility operations. Strong communication and leadership are essential for coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture.
• Curriculum accredited by ABET/Engineering Accreditation Commission or NCARB.
• Professional Engineer or Architect licensure acceptable.
• Evidence of FE exam passing or EIT certificate acceptable.
• Foreign education evaluated for equivalence if outside the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for medical facilities, from strategic planning to implementation.
• Manages healthcare engineering project design and construction per VA policies and standards.
• Performs construction management and post-project activities to ensure continuity of facility services.
• Supports continuing education for clinical staff and maintenance personnel on building and utility systems.
• Communicates technical information effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops the environment of care program to meet Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, NFPA, and VA requirements.

Skills

Engineering principles

Code interpretation

Clinical engineering needs

Technical topic briefs

Healthcare engineering principles

Project management basics

Standards & regulations

Communication skills

Engineering communication

Emerging engineering technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer or Architect licensure

Fundamentals of Engineering exam or equivalent

Engineering in Training certificate

Foreign credential evaluation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Project Engineer for the Puget Sound Health Care System. The role spans planning, design, construction, and administration for minor construction and NR M projects at the medical center and CBOCs.

The candidate should meet engineering education/licensure requirements and possess KSAs in engineering principles, codes, and healthcare facility operations. Strong communication and leadership are essential for coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.