The Healthcare Engineer (Energy) serves within Facilities Management Service at the VA Portland Health Care System. The position supports energy management, conservation, healthcare engineering, facility infrastructure, and construction activities at the Portland and Vancouver VA Medical Centers and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs project planning, design, construction management, and construction administration for Minor Construction, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Station-Level, and lease projects involving healthcare facilities and infrastructure.
Serves as an energy management subject matter expert, advising on energy conservation practices, evaluating existing mechanical and building systems, and recommending energy efficiency improvements in accordance with federal and VA standards. Evaluates mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other utility systems to identify deficiencies, troubleshoot operational problems, and develop cost-effective engineering solutions.
Conducts energy audits of HVAC, lighting, buildings, steam generation, domestic hot water, and other energy-consuming systems using standard energy analysis tools to minimize energy consumption. Works with operations and maintenance personnel to analyze and improve utility system energy performance and implement energy conservation initiatives.
Develops project requirements, scopes of work, conceptual designs, construction specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation for healthcare engineering and infrastructure improvement projects. Reviews architectural and engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions for compliance with VA design requirements, applicable healthcare codes, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
Manages healthcare engineering projects through planning, design, construction, activation, and completion while monitoring schedules, budgets, contract requirements, and impacts on patient care operations. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned architectural/engineering and construction contracts, reviewing contractor submittals, change orders, inspections, progress payments, and contract compliance.
Leads Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), coordinates multidisciplinary engineering activities, and collaborates with facility leadership, clinical staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to accomplish project objectives. Prepares and monitors utility budgets, advises management of potential budget shortfalls, and evaluates factors affecting energy expenditures. Prepares quarterly energy consumption data and enters required information into applicable VA reporting systems.
Provides technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel regarding complex utility systems, infrastructure operations, and engineering-related technical issues. Ensures construction and engineering activities comply with applicable VA requirements, The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other relevant regulatory standards. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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
Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites.
The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases, or driving or traveling by motor vehicle. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. IMPORTANT: 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/.
Suzy.Everett@va.gov · 702-817-6811
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63366 – $140905/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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