General Engineer (Healthcare Engineer)

Terrestris Global Solutions • Long Beach, CA

65d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Engineer provides comprehensive engineering planning, design, and project management support for complex construction and maintenance projects. It involves developing technical solutions, overseeing design and construction activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining safety, environmental, and data security standards while delivering efficient, cost-effective outcomes aligned with organizational objectives. This position is part of the Temporary Professional Staffing Services contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS). The role will be assigned to specific sections within the Medical and Engineering Department, including Capital Development, Projects & Construction, Business Management, and Maintenance & Operations, reporting to the respective Section Supervisor.

Requirements

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum 7 years of General Engineer experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR 8-10 years of related engineering experience (in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree).
• Must be familiar with patient-centered care culture in healthcare.
• Must have knowledge of healthcare design and understanding of fire codes, building codes, barrier-free codes, system, components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria.
• Must have the ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook).
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a variety of contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and Long Beach staff.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Professional Engineer.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Revit.
• Experience with VISTA, the Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture used to access information in the Medical Center Computer System, is beneficial but not required.

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.

Benefits

• health, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior