On-site Construction Program Engineer Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a GS-11 Engineering Technician in Las Vegas to support the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System construction program. You will help develop, design, coordinate and manage projects from concept to completion within the Projects Section.

Responsibilities include coordinating AE firms, producing plans and specifications, and applying engineering principles to ensure timely, compliant construction across Major, Minor, CSI and NRM initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience applying engineering principles to construction projects.
• Experience in drafting, surveying, and construction estimating.
• Background using CAD software and cost estimation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops programmatic review standards and project related policies/procedures to establish and maintain a system to insure adequate controls are in place on project designs and constructions contracts.
• Coordinates, prepares, and transmits all general or summary project reports.
• Develops accurate plans and specifications for all types of projects of varying complexity.
• Develops construction phasing and schedules and establishes controls to maintain timely construction completion.
• Selects and coordinates project development through Architectural or Engineering (AE) firms or other technical consultants.
• Uses a variety of computer based techniques, including scanning, hand digitizing, direct file transfer (DXF), and use of highly specialized CAD graphic programs.
• Uses specialized computer programs to prepare cost estimates, correspondence charts, time lines, schedules, graphs and other materials.
• Plans workload, prepares reports, and handles administrative work associated with projects and other technical issues.

Skills

Engineering principles

Construction

Drafting

Surveying

Cost estimation

Education

PhD

Graduate studies in engineering

Tools

CAD programs

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a GS-11 Engineering Technician in Las Vegas to support the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System construction program. You will help develop, design, coordinate and manage projects from concept to completion within the Projects Section.

Responsibilities include coordinating AE firms, producing plans and specifications, and applying engineering principles to ensure timely, compliant construction across Major, Minor, CSI and NRM initiatives.