Healthcare Engineer

The position serves as a Project Engineer at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The position performs project planning, produces, designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects, non-recurrent maintenance (NRM) Projects, Station Level Projects, and Leases, including all areas and aspects (architectural, electrical, life safety, mechanical, civil, structural etc). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but are not limited the following: Performs healthcare planning and design management Assists in the determination of requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System. Project needs are determined for the organization down to the departmental level based on a broad array of guidelines, standards, regulatory requirements and mission priorities. Evaluates how to accomplish the requirements of the project and determines the associated risks necessary to complete the construction within the healthcare facility and identify ways to mitigate project risk. Provides a broad review of all disciplines of Engineering when applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparation. Knowledge of all Engineering disciplines, to include Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical structural and Fire Protection. Provides in-depth reviews on all design submissions to include healthcare code compliance and references within the documents Working knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements, NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code Assists in evaluations of medical care programs and services to ensure assigned projects are aligned and support the healthcare organization's needs and requirements for expansion of service and/or efficient flow of operation. Develops initial concept documents, creates and maintains project and lease applications in multiple VA database systems, such as the Veterans Support Service Center (VSSC), Strategic Capital Investment Planning Tool and Capital Assets Inventory. Tracks and manages the status, changes and updates to projects over their life cycle. Utilizes 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. other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time OR Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree. Evidence can be in the form of an Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, or test results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) identifying a passing score; OR Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architec

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? At the Iowa City VA Health Care System, we're more than a hospital-we're a hub for innovation, education, and compassionate care. As a 5-Star CMS-rated facility and proud recipient of the ANA Pathway to Excellence® designation, we set the standard for quality and workplace culture. Our strong academic affiliations with leading institutions like the University of Iowa make us a premier teaching hospital, offering providers unparalleled opportunities for research, collaboration, and professional growth. Here, you'll work alongside dedicated colleagues in an environment that values your expertise and supports your career aspirations-all while serving those wh