General Engineer at Posterity Group LLC

Long Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design, Planning, Specifications, Estimates, Problem Solving, Engineering Principles, Surveys, Investigations, Technical Calculations, Project Management, Scheduling, Inspection, Cost Estimates, Technical Reports, Construction Drawings, Building Codes

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Long Beach VA Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) in Long Beach, CA with a General Engineer. The General Engineer expected to perform the following: Development and Planning: Determines requirements, reconnaissance, location, and prepares designs, specifications and estimates. Applies a broad knowledge of methods, precedents, and standards to significantly diverse and intense work complexities. Work complexities require not only adaptation or modification of precedents but a versatile and innovative approach to solve problems where serious conflicts exist between management requirements and engineering principles. Performs or directs surveys and investigations to establish baseline data necessary to initiate design. Evaluates baseline data and incorporate salient factors into design considerations and solutions. Evaluates design objectives, performs complex technical calculations, identifies most economical and efficient procedures for project design and performance considering all influences. Professional Engineering/Architectural Advice: Provides professional advice to peers, subordinates or non-professional administrators or managers. Reviews or directs the review of plans, specifications, and analyses of designs as submitted by subordinate engineers. Provides professional advice to improve such plans, specifications and analyses. Directs necessary changes and furnishes assistance required. Advises subordinate personnel on methods and procedures to be used in special studies on highly complex projects. Provides professional oversite and/or project management of construction or maintenance efforts. Construction, Maintenance & Project Administration Work: Performs scheduling and layout of operations, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction. Plans specific objectives for the program, including required innovations and improvisations. Prepares detailed cost estimates for use in obtaining project funding and bid evaluation. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports and schedules as required to complete project assignments. Consults with contractor personnel to resolve difficult and complex unforeseen problems and latent conditions developing during construction. Prepares sketches or changes drawings and specifications solving the problem and incorporates these documents into the contract performance documents. Reviews and evaluates shop drawings, samples and materials certifications submitted by contractor for contract and performance requirements, recommended approval reject or receipt. Performs In-House Design and AE Design Management: Develops in-house designs, providing drawings, specifications, detailed cost estimates, manufacture cut sheets and other construction documents that are fully compliant with building codes and safety standards. Establish design criteria for AE firms. Prepares AE construct scope of work detailing specific design and construction objectives. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, fact sheets, status reports and schedules as required to complete project assignments. Establishes VA design and construction standards and ensures AE and/or contractor adherence with those standards. Over sees, directs, reviews, approves and/or rejects AE design deliverables. Directs AE in preparation of change order documents. Environment of Care: Implements and monitors OSHA goals for Life Safety Management, health and the environment procedures. Reports on safety hazards, accidents and injuries Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately Requirements Minimum 5 years General Engineer experience. Must be familiar with patient Centered Care Culture in healthcare. Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and/or construction management. 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 construction drawings and specifications. Preferred certification as a Professional Engineer. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access& Outlook) is required. Microsoft Project and Revit are beneficial but not required. VISTA (Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture) use to access information in the Medical Center Computer System is beneficial but not required. Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a variety of contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and VA Long Beach staff.

Responsibilities

The General Engineer will be responsible for development, planning, and design, including determining requirements, preparing specifications, and performing complex technical calculations for engineering projects. This role also involves providing professional engineering advice, overseeing construction/maintenance, and managing in-house and AE design processes while adhering to safety and VA standards.