The incumbent has a dual role of responsibilities and functions as a Project Engineer on delegated design and construction projects. Under the general direction of the Project Section Chief, the incumbent serves as a Healthcare Engineer responsible for the engineering analysis, development, design of, and the preparation of complete plans and specifications for new work and improvements.

Duties

Identifies a wide range of complex problems using professional knowledge of various engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural, electronic and biomedical. Monitors engineering and architectural aspects of large-scale construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans. Administers A/E contracts for compliance. Interprets construction drawings, specifications, and building codes. Designs and plans for the implementation of construction activity at the medical facility in a way to minimize the disruption of patient care. Provides engineering technical oversight on team based projects. Displays knowledge of computer systems such as Computer Assisted Design Drawing (CADD) system, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access. Performs engineering duties with considerable latitude from technical control in selecting and modifying methods, guidelines and techniques for the resolution of complex problems and situations. Performs engineering duties using guidelines such as Joint Commission standards, NFPA codes, Resident Engineer's Handbook, OSHA, EPA and State DEQ rules and regulations. Understands engineering's impact on special emphasis programs such as energy reduction and green environmental management. Serves as the engineering technical advisor on large, complex utility installation projects. Manages very complex construction, demolition and renovation projects in a health care setting. Understands Joint Commission risk assessment requirements for construction projects. Ensures that all interim life safety measures are implemented and maintained. Ensures construction projects are completed in a timely and cost effective manner to provide adequate patient care. Interacts with various stakeholders such as design-build contractors, procurement personnel, medical center staff, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), etc. Work Schedule: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday (Eastern Standard Time) Telework/Virtual: Not Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Healthcare Engineer/PD000000 Physical Requirements: The duties of the position require visits to all areas of the medical center environment. Physical agility and manual dexterity are essential In that 1he incumbent must be able to climb, lift, push, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work in close quarters during project Inspections and gathering of project design Information. Inspections of hazardous environments require the use of respirators and protective clothing. Incumbent spends a significant portion of each day conducting field inspections; may often be required to personally oversee delicate or dangerous work In the field for long hours each day, such as overhead crane work, confined space entry, excavation and 1renchlng, and high voltage field connections.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time;

OR

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with a bachelor's degree. Evidence can be in the form of an Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, or test results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) identifying a passing score;

OR

Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.

Contacts

• Address Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 US
• Name: Andrew Larrison
• Phone: 7192819052
• Email: [email protected]