Total 208 Engineering job vacancies

• Applies computer engineering/science principles to implement comprehensive system designs that integrate hardware, software, communication systems, and networks.
• Formulates, justifies, and executes the organization’s Information Technology (IT) budget.
• Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.
• Responsible for defining overall Information Technology (IT) architecture and Software requirements.
• Provides direct support for IT related acquisition programs and collaborates with stakeholders to establish enterprise continuity of operations programs, strategies, and mission assurance.
• Advises and oversees the execution of digital literacy campaigns for the workforce.
• Maintains expert knowledge in IT, software and cyber policies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Directs the implementation or modification of information management systems to conform to changing operational, cybersecurity, and logistical concepts.

• You will independently lead or participate as a key analyst in both workplace studies and/or process improvement efforts broad in scope, but most often focused on work performance measurement, methods, and procedures.
• You will conduct audits and evaluations, surveys, stakeholder interviews and focus groups, and collect, analyze, interpret, and correlate large amounts of narrative and statistical data about various process measures.
• You will help employees develop strategies and tactics for data analysis and visualization projects.
• You will draft policy guidance, recommendation and point papers, and brief senior leaders on findings and recommendations for increasing broader organizational effectiveness.
• You will provide a broad scope of support on other projects to include: tracking taskers, developing and tracking execution of financial spend plans, and supporting survey development and analysis.

Incumbent serves as a region-based senior inspector who assists the Team Lead in managing the inspection program. Provides regional program support regarding operational and strategic activities associated with the implementation of the operating reactor inspection, oversight, and assessment programs, including the oversight of inspector qualifications and training; monitoring operational performance (i.e., metrics); and the implementation of continuous improvement activities and initiatives. Leads, plans, conducts, reports, and integrates findings associated with inspections of light-water reactors, in accordance with the NRC Inspection manual, Chapter 2515. Performs a wide variety of lead duties associated with inspection of the engineering, corrective actions and operations of power reactors. Independently plans and determines the scope of inspections to be performed. As a lead inspector or team member, performs routine and complex inspections, allegation reviews, event response inspections, or area of emphasis inspections of reactor facilities to observe and assure conformance to NRC rules and regulations, inspection procedures, and orders. Prepares and coordinates a report of inspection findings to ascertain whether the facility is being operated safely, whether the licensee's performance in cross-cutting areas is effective, and whether regulatory requirements are being satisfied. Integrates inspection findings into overall licensee assessment. Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the region-based inspection program, including enforcement and performance assessment.

• Serve as the DLA Facility Fire Protection Engineering Program Manager with authority and responsibility to administer the DLA Facility Fire Protection Engineering program.
• Serve as the recognized DLA expert and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on all aspects of fire safety and fire protection engineering.
• Primary responsible engineer for interpreting codes for compliance and evaluating elements of risk and mitigations under any deviation from code or policy requirements.
• Plan, evaluate, and execute short- and long-range programs which impact DLA and DoD influence on national issues and policies through interactions and influence through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
• Provide technical oversight of support to DLA field activities, in areas such as code enforcement, fire suppression, detection and notification system engineering, testing and maintenance.
• Planning, policy, methods and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements implementation and execution of the DLA Fire Protection Engineering program, which encompasses all real property facilities world-wide.
• Review of MilCon and renovation projects at an expert level for compliance with applicable fire safety and fire protection criteria.

As an Interdisciplinary Electrical/Electronics Engineer, you will:

• Serve as the designated telecommunications specialist for WAPA's facilities.
• Be responsible for the planning and design of major multi state microwave, mobile radio systems, telephony, telemetry or fiber optic systems necessary for power operations within WAPA.
• Prepare and review designs, drawings, interfaces, and quantity estimates for telecommunication systems used throughout WAPA facilities.
• Prepare technical specifications and evaluations; perform microwave and fixed radio system path profile, antenna heights, and path budget analysis.
• Provide design and engineering consultation for coordination with the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, Department of Agriculture, the National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA), and other entities for microwave and radio telecommunication systems.
• Recommend and review policy, procedures, guidelines, and standards for the design, installation, operations, and maintenance of telecommunication systems.
• Administer and manage WAPA's frequency spectrum program.
• Provide telecommunications related software/database development and support.

As an Interdisciplinary Electrical/Electronics Engineer, you will:

• Serve as the designated telecommunications specialist for WAPA's facilities.
• Be responsible for the planning and design of major multi state microwave, mobile radio systems, telephony, telemetry or fiber optic systems necessary for power operations within WAPA.
• Prepare and review designs, drawings, interfaces, and quantity estimates for telecommunication systems used throughout WAPA facilities.
• Prepare technical specifications and evaluations; perform microwave and fixed radio system path profile, antenna heights, and path budget analysis.
• Provide design and engineering consultation for coordination with the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, Department of Agriculture, the National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA), and other entities for microwave and radio telecommunication systems.
• Recommend and review policy, procedures, guidelines, and standards for the design, installation, operations, and maintenance of telecommunication systems.
• Administer and manage WAPA's frequency spectrum program.
• Provide telecommunications related software/database development and support.

• Serves as the senior engineer in the Engineering Division and as the technical advisor to Directorate of Public Works (DPW).
• Responsible for performing technical, administrative, managerial, and professional work related to contract administration, quality assurance, facility repairs, energy conservation management and oversight, and facility operations and maintenance.
• Provides engineering support for a wide range of garrison projects, including design and review, construction field representation, project development and management, and contracting support.
• Administers, manages, directs, and supports the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for the multimillion-dollar Base Operations (BASOPS) Maintenance Contract of the Division.
• Represents the requirements and priorities of the operations and maintenance functional area in overall Public Works planning and programming.

• Operates engineering and construction equipment such as bulldozers, angle dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, etc.
• Responsible for carrying out the day to day details of seasonal road maintenance operations.
• Assists mechanics, as required, in the overhaul/repair of equipment.
• Keeps field records on equipment maintenance and operation.

• Develop System Engineering Plans, policies and procedures related to utility helicopters such as Rotorcraft, in accordance with DoD, Army, industry and academia best practices.
• Integrate all systems engineering tasks to effectively implement disciplined systems engineering process and procedures throughout all acquisition phases of the assigned subsystem, system or system of systems acquisition.
• Interface with contractor counterparts to ensure constant and current flow of information to all parties for systems engineering and integration.
• Provide life cycle of utility helicopter architecture assistance to the Project Manager, or Product Manager associated with acquisition of subsystems, systems, and system of systems.
• Serve as the Product or Project expert on systems engineering and utility helicopter architecture modeling tools and standards.
• Serve as advisor to all Project Leaders, Product Managers, and Project Management personnel on matters related to systems engineering and associated processes.

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Assist in the performance of other standardized support duties such as collections of literature references and the organization of files.
• Assist with routine steps in science studies and regulatory/compliance work.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff and other staff as necessary.
• Complete developmental assignments that expand the understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and program requirements and procedures.
• Assist with summary of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
• Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The position supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and organizational skills to healthcare engineering as demonstrated by the following major responsibilities:

• Supports healthcare engineering project design and construction administration in accordance with VA policies and procedures, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standards.
• Assists with healthcare engineering project construction management and post project activities while ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations.
• Assists in development and implementation of the environment of care program that meets current Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), NFPA, and VA requirements, particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control.
• The position assists in the investigation of requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System. The position begins the evaluation of how to accomplish the requirements of the project and identifies potential risks necessary to complete the construction within the healthcare facility.
• The position provides basic reviews on design submissions to evaluate healthcare code compliance and references within the documents for regulations and codes applied to healthcare. The position provides a first line quality assurance for project designs while developing experience and knowledge to apply to future, higher complexity projects.
• Development of a basic awareness of The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, in addition to VA design requirements is necessary to provide Architectural/Engineering firms guidance on complex healthcare designs to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements are met for the medical facility. This guidance is provided under direct oversight of a senior Healthcare Engineer.
• The position assists in the development and review of concept documents. Tracks and manages the status changes and updates to projects over their life cycle in various VA database systems, such as the Veterans Support Service Center (VSSC) and Capital Assets Inventory.
• The position assists with reviewing contractor submittals, contractor change order requests, assuring project compliance with drawings and specifications, administering A/E and VA Headquarters review processes and assuring safety practices.
• The position maintains a library file of current documents, codes and publications used in the development of bid documents and reports.
• The position assists with scheduling and layout of construction operations, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.
• The position assists with medical center construction projects and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies. This includes site preparation for medical equipment, station level projects, and non-recurring maintenance projects.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The position supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and organizational skills to healthcare engineering as demonstrated by the following major responsibilities:

• Supports healthcare engineering project design and construction administration in accordance with VA policies and procedures, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standards.
• Assists with healthcare engineering project construction management and post project activities while ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations.
• Assists in development and implementation of the environment of care program that meets current Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), NFPA, and VA requirements, particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control.
• The position assists in the investigation of requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System. The position begins the evaluation of how to accomplish the requirements of the project and identifies potential risks necessary to complete the construction within the healthcare facility.
• The position provides basic reviews on design submissions to evaluate healthcare code compliance and references within the documents for regulations and codes applied to healthcare. The position provides a first line quality assurance for project designs while developing experience and knowledge to apply to future, higher complexity projects.
• Development of a basic awareness of The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, in addition to VA design requirements is necessary to provide Architectural/Engineering firms guidance on complex healthcare designs to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements are met for the medical facility. This guidance is provided under direct oversight of a senior Healthcare Engineer.
• The position assists in the development and review of concept documents. Tracks and manages the status. Changes and updates to projects over their life cycle in various VA database systems, such as the Veterans Support Service Center (VSSC) and Capital Assets Inventory.
• The position assists with reviewing contractor submittals, contractor change order requests, assuring project compliance with drawings and specifications, administering A/E and VA Headquarters review processes and assuring safety practices.
• The position maintains a library file of current documents, codes and publications used in the development of bid documents and reports.
• The position assists with scheduling and layout of construction operations, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.
• The position assists with medical center construction projects and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies. This includes site preparation for medical equipment, station level projects, and non-recurring maintenance projects.

• Provide input to Senior Engineers on technical feasibility, design concepts, and cost estimates for proposed minor construction, repair and maintenance, energy retrofit, and renovation projects.
• Develop and coordinates design criteria for the construction or renovation of a variety of facilities.
• Make recommendation on the feasibility of concepts and conflicting program and engineering requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates for each phase of assigned projects, including escalation and inflation factors, description, and justifications for use in obtaining project funding and bid evaluations.
• Provide input in the preparation of technical and economic feasibility studies for development and presentation of project and budget proposals.

• Provides extensive environmental expertise to manage assigned environmental projects or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in Environmental Engineering practices, processes and techniques.
• Responsible for executing assigned projects or program element(s), in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
• Provides advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area. Serves as the installation's most knowledgeable technical consultant on environmental compliance laws and regulations.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:

• Ensure the comprehensive planning and execution of ~100 person SAFe Agile Release Train business process transformation and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Digital Thread/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) application delivery to maximize business outcomes and benefits to our partners and stakeholders. Incumbent will also ensure the SAFe-based operating model evolves to meet the needs of the organization and team.
• Utilize knowledge of the product development lifecycle to identify and pursue risks and opportunities that can be resolved with digital thread, digital engineering tools, and model-based business process transformation investments.
• Apply skill and experience in leading business process redesign and organizational change initiatives, including training, communication, leadership engagement and user adoption strategies, particularly in a multi-site environment.
• Utilize knowledge of the how manufacturing production organizations convert product design into manufactured product to identify and pursue risks and opportunities that can be resolved with digital thread, digital engineering tool, and model-based business process transformation investments.
• Utilize knowledge of the how customer requirements drive lower level requirements, system functional design, system physical design, and product Verification & Validation (V&V) plans leading to product qualification and certification to identify and pursue risks and opportunities that can be resolved with digital thread, digital engineering tool, and model-based business process transformation investments.