Healthcare Engineer, Veterans Health Administration Job

Salary: $108,577 - $141,154 per year.

To qualify for this Healthcare Engineer position, you must meet basic requirements including U.S. Citizenship and a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited program. Grade determinations range from GS-7 (entry) to GS-12, with specific experience or education requirements for each level.

• U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens are not available per VA policy.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from a program accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) or NCARB.
• Acceptable degrees include Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Architectural Engineering.
• OR evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree (e.g., Engineer-in-Training certificate).
• OR current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English per 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• For GS-9: 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-7 OR a Master's degree in Engineering/Architecture OR a bachelor's plus 2 years of graduate education.
• For GS-11: 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-10 OR a Ph.D. OR a Master's plus 1 year of graduate education OR a bachelor's plus 3 years of graduate education.
• For GS-12: 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-11 that demonstrates the required KSAs.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service to determine U.S. equivalency.

Perform project planning, design, and construction administration for minor construction, NRM, and station-level projects.

• Review design submissions for healthcare code compliance, including TJC, NFPA 101, and NFPA 99 requirements.
• Provide direction to architectural/engineering firms on complex healthcare designs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop initial concept documents and maintain project/lease applications in VA database systems (VSSC, Strategic Capital Investment Planning Tool, Capital Assets Inventory).
• Track and manage project status, changes, and updates over the project life cycle.
• Serve on key committees such as the A/E Selection Committee and Construction Committee.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of all design submissions for code and regulation compliance.
• Coordinate with clinical services to understand operational professional engineering needs.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VHA Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a 1- or 2-year trial period; employment may be terminated if continued employment does not advance the public interest.
• REAL ID-compliant identification required for employment (effective May 7, 2025).

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Access to the full range of U.S. government employee benefits.
• Contact the hiring agency for specific benefit details.

Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be reviewed to ensure you meet qualification and eligibility requirements.

• You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement.
• Be clear and specific in describing your experience; assumptions will not be made.
• Volunteer work, including National Service programs, is credited as qualifying experience.
• The VA performs pre-employment reference checks to verify information and assist in the selection process.
• Referred applicants may be contacted for an interview.
• Final notification of selection or non-selection is sent to all referred applicants.

Resume (no page limit; upload full CV in 'Other' field if needed).

• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action (for current/former federal employees).
• Transcript (if using education to qualify).
• Cover Letter (optional).
• License (if applicable).
• Professional Certification (if applicable).
• Performance Appraisal (optional).
• For foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

To apply, open the official application portal and with your the official application portal/Login.gov account. Complete the online application questionnaire. Attach your federal resume and all required documents (e.g., SF-50, transcripts). Review your application and click 'Submit My Answers' to submit your package. Ensure your application is complete and submitted by 11:59 PM ET on August 4, 2026. After submission…

This position is open to current permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs only.

• The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
• Applicants pending completion of educational or licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
• The VA does not deny employment to those who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to visit the VA for Vets site for career tools.
• Agency contact: Javay Holmes, Phone 202-745-8000 X52326, Email [email protected].
• Address: Martinsburg VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25405.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to millions of veterans each year. The Martinsburg VA Medical Center is a key facility within VHA, offering many medical services to veterans in West Virginia and surrounding areas. This Healthcare Engineer position supports the medical center's infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring that facilities meet healthcare standards and serve veterans effectively. Veterans Health Administration is named as the hiring organisation for the Healthcare Engineer post.

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