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USAJOBS · 3 days ago

Healthcare Engineer-Energy Engineer

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $128K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Healthcare Engineer-Energy Engineer to serve as the resident expert within the Black Hills VA Medical Center, focusing on energy management in compliance with federal laws and VA policies. The role involves conducting energy audits, managing energy performance contracts, and implementing energy conservation initiatives across various medical facilities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct HVAC, lighting, building, steam generation system, domestic hot water, and other energy audits within the VISN using industry standard energy analysis tools to minimize energy consumption; He/she must be proficient in the use of energy survey equipment (light meters, power factor meters, wattmeter, and anemometer) and computerized energy survey software (FEDS, ASEAM, or equal computer applications). Plans, initiates and executes commissioning, recommissioning and retro-commissioning projects. Provides associated audit reports directly to Medical Center Leadership, VISN Energy Office, VISN CAM or Energy Program Director and/or other Senior-Level VACO staff where directed to do so by the VISN

Develop and plan Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) or Utility Energy Savings Contracts (UESC) in support of the implementation of programs mandated by Federal Law and Executive Order. Responsible to ensure energy aspects of sustainability in facility construction projects, its operation and maintenance

Manages and supports the Medical Center's Energy Savings Performance Contracts. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects with energy savings companies to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters

Implements energy conservation initiatives and prepares project submission documents for cost effective energy conservation retrofit projects. Prepares and monitors utility budgets, advising management of potential budget shortfalls and other factors that may influence the energy budget. Energy manager works with A/E firms in the development of energy conservation projects, reviews designs prepared by A/E firms for renovation and construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable local, National and VA regulations as they relate to energy performance

Works with the operations and maintenance sections to analyze and improve utility system energy performance, initiate, and provide support for the development of operational procedures and controls, including but not limited to the following:

Monitor utility systems components looking for significant changes in consumption rates or quantities

Evaluate data compiled from the computerized energy management system, looking for trends, such as under and over utilized equipment

Monitor control and alarm set points within the computerized energy management systems

Work with energy plant personnel to monitor/improve efficiency of boiler and chiller operations

Monitor natural gas prices to determine when utilizing alternate fuel such as fuel oil in facility boilers is of economic benefit to the facility

Determine local set back parameters for unoccupied spaces after hours

Evaluate existing energy savings systems, such as glycol loops, heat wheels and solar panels and recommending appropriate operational changes

Review and monitor contracts and contractor performance for water treatment such as softeners for boilers, chillers and food preparation or cleaning equipment for appropriateness and billing accuracy

Manage the building/energy management system(s) and utility metering initiatives (electrical, water, etc.) ensuring proper use, expansion, and administration

Occasional travel is required. Travel will be for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: national and regional conferences, site visits to other facilities in the VISN (or the VISN offices), face-to-face meetings regarding national and regional projects/assignments, specialized training for certain medical equipment and/or systems, other training opportunities that may improve the incumbents ability to better serve the needs of the VA

Qualification

Energy ManagementHVAC SystemsEngineering PrinciplesEnergy AuditsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingTechnical Writing

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and provide a clean driving record report from the DMV

Must pass pre-employment driving physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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 in accordance with 38 U.S.C.§ 7403(f)

Education: 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

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

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

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS11

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

Ability to develop material for clinical or administrative staff that addresses the principles and application of engineering technology and/or theory used in healthcare

Ability to advise staff on emerging engineering technology related to a healthcare facility, while keeping abreast of changes in such technology and utilizing the information to solve healthcare facility engineering challenges

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

Skill in researching and analyzing information, conditions, human factors and projections to make sound engineering and business recommendations and decisions to proactively identify problems and develop innovative solutions within the context of applicable rules, regulations and procedures

Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets

Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)