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Regal Medical Group, Inc.

$115K - $125K/yr

Senior Healthcare Programmer/Analyst Position Summary The Senior Healthcare Programmer/Analyst is a data-driven professional responsible for designing and executing complex SQL queries to extract ...

Essel

Healthcare Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$73K - $94K/yr

They are currently seeking a Project Engineer with healthcare construction experience to support complex healthcare and medical facility projects throughout California. The ideal candidate will have ...

Essel

Healthcare Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

They are currently seeking a Project Engineer with healthcare construction experience to support complex healthcare and medical facility projects throughout California. The ideal candidate will have ...

Essel

Healthcare Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

They are currently seeking a Project Engineer with healthcare construction experience to support complex healthcare and medical facility projects throughout California. The ideal candidate will have ...

Overaa

Project Engineer - Healthcare

Richmond, CA · On-site

$95 - $115/hr

An Overaa Healthcare Project Engineer (PE) is a contributing member of the project team and is instrumental in project success through engagement with craft field operations and support of project ...

Overaa

Project Engineer - Healthcare

Richmond, CA · On-site

An Overaa Healthcare Project Engineer (PE) is a contributing member of the project team and is instrumental in project success through engagement with craft field operations and support of project ...

UHS

Certified Engineer Tech II - Full Time

Murrieta, CA

$98K - $121K/yr

Responsibilities Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California , is a ... Engineer. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS * Challenging and rewarding work environment * Competitive ...

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How much do healthcare engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare engineer in California is $114,347.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $149,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a healthcare engineer?

Healthcare engineers are professionals who apply engineering principles and technology to improve healthcare systems, equipment, and processes. They work in hospitals, clinics, and medical device companies to design, maintain, and optimize medical equipment, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure. Their goal is to ensure that healthcare environments are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. Healthcare engineers often collaborate with medical staff, administrators, and other engineers to solve technical problems and improve patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a healthcare engineer?

To thrive as a Healthcare Engineer, you need a strong background in biomedical or clinical engineering, medical device technology, and compliance with healthcare regulations, usually supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with hospital equipment, health information systems, and certifications like Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) or CBET are often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help healthcare engineers collaborate effectively with clinical staff and ensure patient safety. These skills and qualities are critical for maintaining reliable medical technology and supporting high-quality patient care in complex healthcare environments.

How do healthcare engineers typically collaborate with medical staff and administrators to implement new technologies in healthcare facilities?

Healthcare Engineers often work closely with doctors, nurses, and administrative staff to understand their needs and ensure that technological solutions meet clinical and operational requirements. This collaboration involves conducting needs assessments, providing technical expertise during technology selection, and facilitating training on new equipment. Regular meetings and feedback sessions are common to address challenges and ensure that new systems integrate smoothly into existing workflows. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to balance technical feasibility with patient care priorities.

What is the difference between Healthcare Engineer vs Biomedical Engineer?

AspectHealthcare EngineerBiomedical Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering, often with healthcare or clinical focusRequires a degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare facilities, medical device companiesResearch labs, medical device manufacturing, hospitals
Industry UsageDesigning and maintaining healthcare systems, medical equipmentDeveloping medical devices, prosthetics, imaging systems

Healthcare Engineers focus on designing and maintaining healthcare systems and medical equipment within clinical settings, while Biomedical Engineers develop medical devices and technologies. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in their specific applications and work environments.

How do you become a healthcare engineer?

To become a healthcare engineer, you typically need a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, healthcare engineering, or a related field. Gaining experience through internships, developing skills in medical device design and healthcare systems, and obtaining relevant certifications can enhance job prospects in this field.

What do healthcare engineers do?

Healthcare engineers design, develop, and maintain medical equipment, healthcare facilities, and systems to improve patient care and safety. They often work with biomedical devices, hospital infrastructure, and health information technology, requiring knowledge of engineering principles and compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Infographic showing various Healthcare Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,347 per year, or $55 per hour.

Healthcare Engineer

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Martinez, CA • On-site

$82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

The position provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations which are applicable to the engineering construction industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and others.Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency: Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Education and Experience: Must possess any of the following:
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time; OR
    • Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree. Evidence can be in the form of an Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, or test results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) identifying a passing score; OR
    • Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect. Evidence of current professional registration or licensure can be from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.
  • Foreign Education. To be creditable, engineering, architecture or related education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b. of this appendix.
Grandfathering Provision. All individuals working at VHA in this occupational series, or in another series performing the duties described in the qualification standard as of its effective date, are considered to meet all qualification requirements for their current grade, including any positive education that is part of the basic requirements. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements now but qualified when they were appointed, the following rules apply:
  • Employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
  • Employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure/certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels.
  • Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • Employees who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
  • Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
Grade Determinations: Healthcare Engineer, GS-07
Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.
Healthcare Engineer, GS-09
Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the following:
  • (a) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade; OR
  • (b) Master of Engineering degree or Master of Architecture degree or Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1); OR
  • (c) Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) plus two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS-09 level assignment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of the engineering profession.
  • Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines and standards to make recommendations to assure compliance with healthcare facility programs.
  • Ability to understand the operational professional engineering needs of clinical services in the healthcare system.
  • Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management and to keep abreast of changes in engineering technology related to a healthcare facility.
Healthcare Engineer, GS-11
Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the following:
  • (a) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade; OR
  • (b) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field of engineering as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1);OR
  • (c) Master of Engineering degree, Master of Architecture degree, Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1), plus 1 full year of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for GS-11 level assignment; OR
  • (d) Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) plus 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for GS-11 level assignment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of either mechanical, electrical, structural, civil or other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of basic project management principles as applied to the healthcare setting.
  • Ability to apply healthcare engineering related standards, codes, policies and regulations, inclusive of, state and local codes.
  • (Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
Healthcare Engineer, GS-12
Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
In addition to meeting the experience requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency and organization (including, but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), etc.) regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, standards and general medical program requirements as they relate to healthcare engineering.
  • Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards.
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/.Employment Type: OTHER

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