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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Qualifications & Basic Requirements

This listing describes a Healthcare Engineer role supporting a confidential client in the Engineering industry located in Omaha, NE (GS-7 to GS-12 range). Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Education: one of the following is required:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from a program with at least one curriculum accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) or an NCARB-accredited curriculum; OR
  • Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (Engineering-in-Training certificate or NCEES test results); OR
  • Current professional registration/licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect from any U.S. state, DC, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
• Note: Direct healthcare experience is not mandatory. Candidates must clearly explain how their engineering experience applies to healthcare settings when applicable.

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Education, Grade & Experience Guidelines

• Full performance level: GS-12. Selection grade may be GS-7 through GS-12 depending on qualifications.
• GS-07 (Entry Level): Meets basic requirements.
• GS-09 (Developmental): Basic requirements plus one of the following:
  • At least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-7; OR
  • Master of Engineering, Master of Architecture, or Master of Science in Engineering (or related); OR
  • Bachelor’s degree (as above) plus two years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• GS-11 (Developmental): Basic requirements plus one of the following:
  • At least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-9; OR
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering (or related); OR
  • Master’s degree plus 1 year of higher-level graduate education; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• Candidates should provide clear documentation of education, FE/PE credentials, and experience that maps to the requested GS level.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts and professional practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes, regulations, guidelines and standards (including state and local codes) for healthcare facilities.
• Understanding of the operational engineering needs of clinical services.
• Ability to prepare technical materials and present to technical staff and hospital management.
• Awareness of emerging engineering technologies relevant to healthcare facilities and ability to apply them to solve facility engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in communicating clearly and diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with basic project management principles as applied in healthcare settings.
• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, biomedical or related engineering disciplines is relevant.

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Typical Responsibilities

• Review, recommend, and ensure engineering compliance with facility, state, and federal codes and healthcare standards.
• Support engineering projects in healthcare facilities — planning, design review, and technical guidance.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and training materials for clinical and administrative staff.
• Advise on equipment, systems, and technology selections relevant to patient care environments.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, facility managers, and contractors to resolve engineering issues affecting care delivery.

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Physical & Employment Details

• You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the hiring process. Questions about physical demands or environment may be addressed during that evaluation.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Location: Omaha, NE (on-site or as specified by the client).
• Salary range (provided by source): $64,594 - $143,440 per year (GS-7 to GS-12 range depending on selection grade and qualifications).

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How We Work with Applicants

• Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter. If selected, you will be employed directly by the confidential client.
• Be sure your application clearly documents your education, credentials (FE/PE), and experience level aligned to the GS-grade you seek.
• Applicants with non-healthcare engineering experience should explain how their skills apply to healthcare facility engineering.

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Confidentiality & Employer

• Employer shown in the original posting has been replaced with "Confidential Client" for privacy. The role is in the Engineering industry and will be filled by the confidential client via Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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