General Engineer

Akiva Ai•Long Beach, CA

11h•$125,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). AKIVA is seeking a General Engineer to support the VA Long Beach Healthcare System across development and planning, engineering advisement, construction/maintenance administration, in-house design, and AE design management. The General Engineer determines requirements, prepares designs, specifications, and estimates, and applies broad engineering knowledge to diverse and intense work complexities — while supporting Environment of Care, customer service, infection control, and ADP security obligations.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of General Engineer experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Familiarity with Patient Centered Care culture in healthcare
Knowledge of healthcare design and understanding of fire codes, building codes, barrier-free codes, systems, components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria
Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Effective written and verbal communication with contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and VA Long Beach staff
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Experience with Microsoft Project and Revit
Experience using VISTA (Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System

Responsibilities

Development and Planning: Determine requirements, perform reconnaissance, establish location, and prepare designs, specifications, and estimates; apply broad knowledge methods, precedents, and standards to diverse work; perform or direct surveys and investigations to establish baseline data
Professional Engineering Advice: Provide professional advice to peers, subordinates, and non-professional administrators or managers; review plans, specifications, and analyses submitted by subordinate engineers; direct necessary changes and oversee construction or maintenance project management
Construction, Maintenance & Project Administration: Perform scheduling, layout of operations, inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment; prepare detailed cost estimates for project funding and bid evaluation; prepare correspondence, technical reports, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules; review shop drawings, samples, and materials certifications
In-House Design and AE Design Management: Develop in-house designs including drawings, specifications, detailed cost estimates, manufacturer cut sheets, and construction documents compliant with building codes and safety standards; establish design criteria for AE firms and review/approve AE deliverables; direct AE preparation of change order documents
Environment of Care: Implement and monitor OSHA goals for Life Safety Management, health, and environment; report safety hazards, accidents, and injuries; monitor hazardous materials, MSDS, waste management, fire protection, emergency preparedness, and environmental compliance
Customer Service: Meet customer needs while supporting VA missions; communicate with Veterans, representatives, visitors, and VA staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; handle conflict constructively
Infection Control: Demonstrate infection control practices for disease prevention (hand washing, universal precautions, isolation procedures, TB precautions)
ADP Security: Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy