Provide expert design and construction engineering support for large-scale VA Medical Center infrastructure projects, applying systems engineering principles to ensure integration of multiple utility systems and subsystems across all project phases
Apply effective project management and engineering techniques to planning, design, and construction activities, ensuring deliverables meet VHA standards, VA Design Requirements, and applicable agency Directives
Coordinate and lead risk assessments in collaboration with development, design, and end-user teams, identifying potential construction and systems integration risks and developing mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Support compliance with environmental and cultural resource review processes, including State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures, as required for federal construction projects
Conduct construction forensics and technical investigations to diagnose facility deficiencies, assess existing infrastructure conditions, and inform corrective action planning for VA healthcare facilities
Serve as a subject matter expert on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems design within VHA healthcare environments, advising project teams on systems performance, code compliance, and alignment with medical center facility management best practices

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in healthcare facility and infrastructure design and construction with a qualifying BS degree, or 8 years of specialized experience in lieu of degree
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college required; advanced degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is a plus
Prior experience supporting VA, DoD, or other federal agency healthcare facility construction programs strongly preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and satisfy all VA background investigation and facility access requirements prior to or upon contract award
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future; this position does not offer visa sponsorship
Demonstrated expertise in construction management and healthcare facility management, including knowledge of MEP systems design, utility systems integration, and medical center operational requirements for projects of comparable size and scope to a VA Medical Center.

Design and Construction Engineering Support – Systems Engineer, FC IV

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