Healthcare Systems Engineer – Capital Projects & Design

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Healthcare Engineer to plan, design, and oversee complex medical center projects.

The role requires independent work to supervise construction administration for capital projects at VA Medical Centers and affiliated clinics. Applicants should demonstrate broad engineering knowledge, familiarity with healthcare standards, and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams while meeting budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture with ABET accreditation eligibility.
• Passing FE exam or current professional licensure as PE/Architect is acceptable.
• Knowledge of healthcare engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees multidiscipline healthcare systems and subsystems.
• Provides guidance and directs work of consulting engineering firms.
• Performs cost/benefit analyses and prepares project submissions for approvals.
• Writes/scopes work for A/E contracts and guides design schedules.
• Inspects construction phases and resolves design issues with sound judgment.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Healthcare Engineering

Project Management

Regulatory Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

ABET-accredited curriculum

FE exam or PE licensure

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Healthcare Engineer to plan, design, and oversee complex medical center projects.

The role requires independent work to supervise construction administration for capital projects at VA Medical Centers and affiliated clinics. Applicants should demonstrate broad engineering knowledge, familiarity with healthcare standards, and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams while meeting budget and schedule constraints.