Healthcare Engineer (Energy Engineer)

The Healthcare Engineer will serve as the Resident Energy Manager for VACCHCS, delivering energy management leadership across the Medical Center and leased spaces while aligning initiatives with VISN, VACO and VA policy.

Position Details

Location: Fresno, CA (onsite)

Salary: USD 136,388 - 177,306 per year

Minimum Experience: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Monitor utility system components to detect significant changes in consumption or quantities.
• Demonstrate experience with Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) or have completed ESPC training through the Department of Energy or the Association of Energy Engineers to support Federal programs.
• Analyze data from the energy management system to identify trends, including underutilized or overutilized equipment.
• Conduct energy audits of HVAC, lighting, building systems, steam generation, domestic hot water, and other energy consumers within the VISN using standard energy analysis tools to reduce energy use.
• Monitor control and alarm set points within computerized energy management systems.
• Collaborate with energy plant personnel to improve boiler and chiller efficiency.
• Track natural gas prices to determine the economic benefit of using alternative fuels such as fuel oil in facility boilers.
• Determine local setback parameters for unoccupied spaces after hours.
• Evaluate existing energy savings installations such as glycol loops, heat wheels and solar panels and propose operational changes.
• Review contracts and contractor performance for water treatment, including boiler and chiller softeners and equipment used in food preparation or cleaning, for appropriateness and billing accuracy.
• Manage building and energy management systems and utility metering initiatives (electrical, water, etc.), ensuring proper use, expansion, and administration.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required to apply.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Selected applicants will complete an online onboarding process; acceptable forms of identification are required for pre-employment (I-9). Effective May 7, 2025, non REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses or state IDs cannot be used as acceptable identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Complete all application requirements as detailed in the Required Documents section.

Technologies

• Computerized Energy Management System (EMS)

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package

This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency

Note: The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Education

Important: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. If using foreign education, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit. For more details, visit the provided resources.

Additional information

• Receiving service credit for earning annual leave is possible, based on years of Federal service or military experience; credit must be requested and approved prior to use.
• During the application process you may opt to make your resume available to agency hiring managers with similar positions; opting in does not affect your application or guarantee further consideration.
• This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages applicants with disabilities; health-related VA positions fall under Title 38 and are not covered by Schedule A excepted appointment.
• If online submission is not possible, contact the Agency Contact listed in this Opportunity Announcement.
• Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, criminal history is not requested before accepting a tentative job offer. See HRA/OSP for details.
• Applicants should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the United States Constitution.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply, complete the full questionnaire and submit the required documents as specified. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/29/2026 to receive consideration.