Healthcare Engineer

The employee serves as the resident Healthcare Engineer and Energy Management expert for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, providing specialized technical support to the VISN, VACO, and the Executive Office of the President in implementing laws, Executive Orders, and VA policies related to energy management while ensuring alignment with national sustainability goals and supporting required compliance activities. Major duties: Manages energy, water conservation, sustainability, and climate change adaptation programs to support facility and organizational goals. Oversees efforts to optimize utility systems, improve energy efficiency, and reduce water consumption across the healthcare system. Ensures Energy Management activities comply with applicable Federal laws, Executive Orders, VA directives, and design and construction standards. Develops and implements strategies to strengthen climate resiliency and support long-term sustainability objectives. Conducts monitoring and analysis of facility energy performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and recommends corrective actions. Coordinates with facility leadership, VISN, and national program offices to ensure alignment with VA sustainability and energy priorities. Prepares required reports, documentation, and data submissions related to energy use, water efficiency, and sustainability initiatives. Advises leadership and stakeholders on best practices, compliance requirements, and emerging energy and sustainability policies. Supports implementation of energy-related projects and initiatives, ensuring cost-effective practices and adherence to technical standards. Determines project requirements for all healthcare system locations, including VA-owned and leased sites. Assesses organizational and departmental needs using applicable guidelines, standards, and regulatory criteria. Evaluates project execution methods and identifies risks, developing mitigation strategies. Minimizes impacts to patient care during construction and ensures safe, continuous operations. Identifies necessary temporary measures to protect patients and staff while maintaining clinical care standards. Applies detailed knowledge of healthcare operations and supporting utility systems. Reviews programs and projects for compliance with environmental, safety, and security requirements. Plans and designs phased construction approaches to reduce risks and avoid disruption to patient treatment activities. Manages shifting priorities and deadlines driven by engineering workload. Responds immediately to utility and equipment failures to ensure uninterrupted patient care. Prioritizes frequent requests while maintaining continuity of medical facility operations. Applies engineering judgment to adapt or refine methods and resolve complex, unique issues. Researches trends, develops new approaches, and recommends sound engineering practices. Evaluates conflicting or incomplete information to propose effective solutions. Directs and guides contractors on construction activities within the medical facility. Approves construction methods to ensure patient and staff safety. Trains contractors on medical-facility requirements, including infection control and safety measures. Conducts daily safety and compliance reviews. Ensures proper procedures for hazardous materials. Coordinates construction schedules; inspects materials and workmanship. Prepares cost estimates, reports, and project documentation. Resolves unforeseen construction issues and updates drawings or specifications. Reviews and evaluates contractor submittals and recommends approval or rejection. Supports construction projects, space changes, and planning for medical technologies. Assists with site prep and design for equipment installations and facility projects. Contributes to conceptual and detailed infrastructure planning. Provides project support for design reviews, construction, and equipment installation in clinical areas. Collaborates with clinical and Biomedical Engineering staff on space design and specifications. Researches best practices and current design trends for medical spaces. Assists in monitoring and reporting on construction and utilities programs for accreditation compliance. Keeps current with standards interpretations and reporting requirements. Supports presentations and documentation for accreditation reviews. Helps manage information security for engineering databases and building automation systems. Assists with documenting backups, disaster recovery, and security requirements. Supports oversight of networked system safeguards. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 07:00 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.