Healthcare Project Engineer (Entry Level)

Veterans Health Administration; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Johnson City, TN, seeks an entry-level Healthcare (Project) Engineer to support design production, construction administration, and project planning for Minor Construction Projects.

You will work under supervision to gain experience in engineering design, contract administration, and construction coordination, while ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted during construction.

Qualifications

• General engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support design and construction activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Healthcare Engineers with design, contract administration, project management, and construction coordination.
• Support COR on minor professional design and construction projects and maintain COR certification.
• Apply engineering and code knowledge to support healthcare facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare materials on current technical topics for supervisor presentations.
• Minimize impact on patient care during construction and plan temporary methods as needed.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Contract administration

Construction coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Johnson City, TN, seeks an entry-level Healthcare (Project) Engineer to support design production, construction administration, and project planning for Minor Construction Projects.

You will work under supervision to gain experience in engineering design, contract administration, and construction coordination, while ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted during construction.