General Engineer (Healthcare)

Human Resources Administration LLC is seeking an experienced General Engineer to support design, construction, and maintenance activities for a federal healthcare facility. This on-site role in Long Beach, CA includes engineering oversight from requirements planning through construction execution, along with coordination across AE teams and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Determine project requirements, perform reconnaissance and site evaluations, and prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Use broad engineering methods and standards to address diverse and complex projects, adapting precedents to resolve conflicts between management objectives and engineering principles
• Perform or direct surveys and investigations to develop baseline information for design
• Evaluate design objectives and complete complex technical calculations to select the most economical and efficient project approach
• Review plans, specifications, and designs prepared by subordinate engineers and provide guidance for improvements
• Provide project management and oversight for construction or maintenance efforts
• Schedule and lay out construction operations; inspect materials, methods, and equipment
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for funding support and bid evaluation
• Produce technical reports, correspondence, status reports, and schedules
• Consult with contractors to resolve complex or unforeseen issues during construction
• Prepare or revise sketches, drawings, and specifications, integrating updates into contract documents
• Review and evaluate contractor shop drawings, samples, and materials certifications
• Develop in-house designs and construction documents that comply with building codes and safety standards
• Set design criteria and scope of work for AE firms; oversee, review, and approve or reject AE design deliverables
• Direct AE firms in preparing change order documentation
• Implement and monitor Environment of Care requirements, including OSHA/Life Safety Management, hazardous materials handling, emergency preparedness, and security policies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements
• Demonstrate infection control practices appropriate to a healthcare setting
• Protect sensitive data and files in accordance with the Privacy Act and applicable VA policies
• Communicate professionally with veterans, staff, contractors, and visitors

Requirements

• Working familiarity with Patient-Centered Care principles in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of healthcare design considerations, including fire codes, building codes, barrier-free codes, building systems and components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, vendors, management, and facility staff
• Education & experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or 8–10 years of related engineering experience
• Healthcare design/facility experience is required regardless of which education/experience path is met

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Revit (beneficial, not required)
• Familiarity with VISTA (Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture) (beneficial, not required)

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Microsoft Project
• Revit

Compensation and Location

Salary: USD 95,000–108,000 per year. Location: Long Beach, CA (onsite).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Minimum Experience

8 years.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) medical facility and requires coordination with contractors, AE firms, and internal departments throughout the design and construction lifecycle.