This position is located in the Facility Management Service (FMS) Capital Improvement Section of the El Paso VA Healthcare System. The incumbent serves as a consultant to the Healthcare Engineers, Interior Designers, Space Planners, and Capital Improvement Supervisor.
The incumbent provides direction and review of professional and technical programs; professional engineering work in several disciplines, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, biomedical, environmental, and safety engineering.
Assists and provides analysis, designs, modifications, plans, installations, administers, and the construction of a multitude of assignments and projects. Specifically, the incumbent assists the general engineers who perform maintenance of facilities, structures, and all electrical systems, which operate within the facility.
Prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for complex projects, which include multidisciplinary architectural, fire and safety, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, telecommunication, analog and digital electronics, and hazardous material abatement design.
Works with Chief Engineer and Engineering Staff for the efficient and effective implementation of the Major Construction projects; keeps Chief Engineer abreast of plans for continuous and ongoing major projects in concert with contractors and FSS. Ensures the Facility Support Services (FSS) staff and contractors are aware of the expectations of Engineering management.
Prepares project documents for inclusion in the multi-year facility plan and for submission to the Network, VHACO, and VACO, requesting authorization and funding; prepares magnitude estimates for projects ranging from minor maintenance to large NRM for advanced budget planning. Prepares detailed cost estimates and justification of need for new construction, renovation, maintenance/repair and equipment installation projects.
Performs technical calculations/measurements to verify most cost-effective methods for building/space design. Evaluates survey/measured data obtained, incorporating salient features into design considerations and solutions; reviews construction contract specifications for compliance with NFPA Life Safety Codes and co-ordinates actions with Regional Safety and Fire Prevention Engineering Staff.
Ensures required Interim Life Safety Measures are established and implemented during all phases of construction. Administers contracts for compliance, evaluates submissions, and processes payment applications and invoices within required time frames. Prepares contract drawings and specifications for competitively bid construction and maintenance repair work at this VA Medical Center. Also prepares drawings for outpatient clinic (OPC) level projects.
Duties include architectural design, mechanical and electrical design, fire sprinkler design, lighting design, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation design and asbestos abatement design. Performs assessments in areas of maintenance and repair or remodeling to help determine the presence of asbestos. Assists consulting architects and engineers with design of competitively bid construction and maintenance and repair work.
Provides existing as built drawings, field measurements, VA construction standards and VA construction specifications. Reviews preliminary design drawings and specifications for errors and omissions and technical soundness. Performs field measurements and gathers engineering data necessary for preparing construction drawings and specifications.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals from contractors during construction of new structures or renovation of existing structures for compliance with specifications. Prepares construction progress reports and payment requests for contract construction projects. As required, assists in orientation of any temporary technician or draftsman when assigned to the project section.
Prepares detailed cost estimates for competitively bid construction projects and maintenance and repair work. Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on projects and inspects competitively bid construction and maintenance and repair projects to insure compliance with drawings and specifications. Works with General Contractor to resolve problems that arise due to error or differing site conditions.
Coordinates all projects with using service, from conception to completion. Reviews change order requests from contractors for accuracy and cost control and negotiates, when necessary. Maintains record drawings of all Station and Domiciliary structures and grounds utilizing AutoCad programs. Makes necessary changes to keep drawings current as remodeling occurs. Record drawings are low priority and accomplished only as time allows.
Performs energy audits of buildings and building service equipment and systems. Performs calculations on energy consumption and prepares proposals for reducing energy consumption. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. (Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs) - The tour of duty may include holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD01283A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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