Healthcare Facilities Engineer

We are seeking a Healthcare Facilities Engineer under the Temporary Professional Staffing Services contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This project will provide professional staffing services to the Medical and Engineering Department’s capabilities at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS). Positions will be assigned to specific sections within the department, including Capital Development, Projects & Construction, Business Management, and Maintenance & Operations, and report to the respective Section Supervisor in support of medical center tasks. The position is on‑site, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, based at the LBVAHCS, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822. Responsibilities Develop engineering designs, specifications, and estimates for complex and diverse projects. Conduct surveys and investigations to establish baseline data for design development. Analyze data and perform calculations to determine efficient and cost‑effective solutions. Apply innovative approaches to resolve conflicts between engineering principles and requirements. Provide technical guidance and review plans, specifications, and design analyses. Advise teams on methodologies for complex studies and engineering challenges. Manage construction activities, including inspections, scheduling, and contractor coordination. Prepare cost estimates, reports, schedules, and technical documentation for projects. Develop and manage in‑house and AE designs, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Oversee contractor and AE deliverables, including approvals, revisions, and change orders. Implement safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness programs and compliance measures. Ensure customer service, infection control practices, and protection of sensitive data. Qualifications Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship. Minimum 7 years of General Engineer experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR 8–10 years of related engineering experience (in lieu of a bachelor’s degree). Familiarity with patient‑centered care culture in healthcare. Knowledge of healthcare design and understanding of fire codes, building codes, barrier‑free codes, system, components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria. Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook). Strong written and verbal communication skills with contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and Long Beach staff. Additional Qualifications We Will Be Extra Impressed With Certification as a Professional Engineer. Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Revit. Experience with VISTA, the Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture, is beneficial but not required. Benefits We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Equal Opportunity Employer Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr