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Healthcare Engineer

US Veterans Health Administration St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO

2mo ago Closed

$119k - $154k/yr Full time Capital Projects Construction Administration Construction Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 16, 2026).

Job Description

Healthcare Engineer position with the US Veterans Health Administration in St. Louis, MO (onsite); salary range USD 118,518 - 154,076 per year; requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture and at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver engineering support to the VA Saint Louis Health Care System; maintain current construction specifications and drawings; manage a technical reference library of codes, standards, and regulatory references.
Act as the healthcare engineering advisor, consultant, designer, contract administrator, project manager, construction coordinator, and trainer throughout the design and construction lifecycle of all assigned projects.
Fulfills Contracting Officer Representative duties on professional design and construction projects; trains facility staff on technical issues and assists with technical and administrative aspects of infrastructure operations.
Apply engineering and managerial skills to healthcare engineering to support patient care, performing cross-disciplinary reviews to assist with construction document reviews and preparation.
Oversee healthcare engineering project design and construction management in accordance with VA policies, VA Design Guides and Manuals, VA Master Specifications, and related industry codes and standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Subject to background and security investigation.
Must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable I-9 documentation; effective May 7, 2025, non REAL ID compliant licenses or state IDs cannot be used for employment identification.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all VA Health Care Personnel.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree (Engineering in Training certificate or NCEES results).
Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering or architectural principles and their applications in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulatory bodies such as TJC, OSHA, and NFPA, including related regulations, guides, and standards.
Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices, and materials to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards.
Strong ability to research and analyze information, consider human factors, and make sound engineering and business recommendations within applicable rules and procedures.
Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes, contract documents, and budgets.
Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with design and construction firms and internal departments.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days per year (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days, eligible full-time employees with total family income under $144,000 may receive up to 25% of eligible childcare costs, up to a monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and a federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care coverage (portability into retirement is possible).
Telework: Not Available (Ad-Hoc).
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Open to

The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Additional Information

Open to all U.S. Citizens. The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Leave: Credit toward annual leave accrual may be available based on prior federal or military service, and must be requested and approved prior to use.

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