Healthcare Engineer

Summary This position serves as a Project Engineer at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC, providing project planning, design production and management, construction management, and construction administration. Responsibilities Major duties may include (but are not limited to): Develops skillsets encompassing a wide range of engineering fields including, but not limited to identifying and defining assigned problems dealing with structures, mechanical, HVAC, sprinkler, fire and life safety, architectural, and electrical systems. Reviews A/E documents for the medical center for various Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Leased projects and other construction projects related to submissions of reports, drawings, specifications and literature consisting of adequacy of content, correctness, consistency with VA standards and goals, design principles and guidelines, cost effectiveness, compliance to healthcare codes and VA standards, and professional appearance. Gathers and applies knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (V AAR), as well as VA mandated set-aside requirements to effectively provide procurement support to the Contracting Officer. Participates in the development of the independent government estimate (IGE) and negotiations with A/Es to develop professional engineer design products. Develops a knowledge of Infection Control and the requirements to be followed included in the Risk Assessments, their application in the health care environment, and methods necessary to retain separation of active construction from the healthcare environment. Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues. Explores background information (literature, reports, and discussions with others having specialized knowledge of the issue) including code reference checks (National Fire Protection Act, International Building Code), and multiple other related jurisdictional codes. Assists with medical center construction projects and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies. Assists clinical staff and the Biomedical Engineering staff in the planning of construction of clinical spaces, specification development, and design reviews, sometimes entailing visits to other facilities to research current design trends for medical space. Assists in monitoring and reporting on construction and utilities management program that allows the Veterans Health Administration to meet the requirements set by accrediting organizations such as T JC. Assists by presenting details regarding the facility Construction Management Program to the accreditation bodies. Shares responsibility in ensuring that information security issues are managed effectively for engineering databases and building automation systems. Performs other necessary duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST Telework: None Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55503F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-06