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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Healthcare Design 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, located at 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Healthcare Design Engineer at Terrestris do?

The Healthcare Design 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.

What does a typical day look like for a Healthcare Design Engineer?

You will:

• 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.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• 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.

We will be extra impressed if you have:

• 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.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

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. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. 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. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. 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.

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