Integration Engineer

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) by advising on integrating utility and IT systems into operational units to achieve full functionality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with development and user teams to assess risks, set goals, and ensure requirements are met throughout design and construction.
• Identify and introduce new infrastructure while minimizing disruptions, managing technical aspects of large federal projects, and providing expertise in network IT and MEP system designs.
• Perform construction forensics and continuously address project risks and needs at every stage.
• Measure program success, outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support the management of projects and programs to enhance productivity and performance.
• Develop and contribute to program reports, briefings, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with VHA leadership and cross-functional teams to align program goals with Veteran healthcare needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Construction Management, Facility Architecture, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, including experience in engineering, construction project/program management.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and assess effectiveness of the operations.
• Ability to manipulate data to present program status and make recommendations on improving business processes.
• Background in clinical informatics and SAFe’s Lean Agile principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing reports and engaging stakeholders.
• MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM).
• Experience supporting federal healthcare initiatives, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.

Eligibility

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Benefits

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at resourcemanagement@bw-thinking.com. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applying for this Job

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