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1mo ago

Healthcare Engineer (Project Engineer)

US Veterans Health Administration Salem, VA

Salem, VA

1mo ago Closed

$63k - $140k/yr Full time Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 14, 2026).

Job Description

Healthcare Engineer (Project Engineer) at Salem VAMC focuses on project planning, design, construction management, and administration for minor construction, non-recurring maintenance, station-level projects, and leases at the medical center and CBOCs.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and oversee major healthcare system projects to meet objectives and timelines.
Manage professional architecture/engineering contracts and construction contracts, ensuring adherence to contract terms, healthcare regulations, codes, specifications, and schedules in line with VA requirements for owned and leased facilities.
Provide engineering support, maintain construction specifications and drawings, and manage a technical reference library of codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, etc.).
Fulfill Contracting Officer Representative duties on design and construction projects, train service staff on technical topics, and assist with technical and administrative issues related to facility operations.
Serve as Integrated Project Team Chairperson, leading a multidisciplinary team of internal and external stakeholders with recognized project management expertise.
Participate in planning deliberations and contribute to management decisions through teamwork and collaboration to achieve healthcare system goals.

Requirements

United States Citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
English language proficiency (speaking and writing).
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from a program accredited by ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission or NCARB for architecture.
- Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with the bachelor's degree.
- Current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer.
Grandfathering provisions may apply per VA Qualification Standards for current VHA employees in this occupation.
Grade determinations require appropriate experience and education at GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 levels with corresponding KSAs as detailed in the qualification standard.

Benefits

Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus).
Paid time off totaling 37 to 50 days per year (13–26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
Parental leave up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment.
Child care subsidy up to 25% of eligible childcare costs, up to $416.66 monthly, based on income under $144,000.
Retirement benefits including a traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and a federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.

This job is open to

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

Education and Certification

The position maintains COR certification to oversee Facility Engineering Service, Architect/Engineer, and Construction Contracts administration.
Serves as Integrated Project Team Chairperson and is a recognized expert in project management.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you base 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. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency with a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency if applicable.

Additional Information

Receiving service credit for annual leave accrual may apply based on prior federal or military service to determine leave accrual rates.
During the application process you may opt in to make your resume available to agency hiring managers; opting in does not affect eligibility.
This opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies and is in the Excepted Service.
VA encourages applicants with disabilities; health-related VA positions fall under Title 38 and are not covered by Schedule A.
If you cannot apply online, contact the agency for alternate submission methods.
Fair Chance Act restrictions apply before requesting criminal history information, per VA HR guidance.

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