Health Care Facilities Architectural Engineer

Company: American Institute of Architects
Location: Marlborough
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual dedicated to public health, quality of life and safety for the role of Health Care Facilities Architectural Engineer. The ideal candidate is a team player who will be responsible for analyzing project plans in accordance with compliance and architectural/engineering standards while ensuring project performance, construction design, engineering support, and plans coordination for various health care facilities throughout the Commonwealth. Please note that the Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality is split between two locations. While the primary location for this position is in Boston, you may choose to work in Marlborough, MA instead. Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and approves architectural and engineering plans to ensure that health care facilities are designed in accordance with applicable construction standards.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard architectural engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and best practices.
• Prepares and communicates appropriate correspondence to architects, engineers, designers, and health care providers to address any code-related deficiencies noted during plan reviews.
• Responds to staff/applicant inquiries regarding the status of all projects under review.
• Provides technical engineering expertise and consultation to staff, responding to specific licensure/certification questions and concerns during the plan review process.
• Processes all necessary forms and data entries to record project timelines and metrics.
• Conducts site visits of new long-term care facilities for initial licensure to ensure compliance with the approved plans.
• Reviews all documentation associated with physical plant waiver requests and makes appropriate recommendations to other departmental staff.
• Generates reports, metrics, or other documentation necessary while informing departmental staff.
• Performs other related duties such as facilitating meetings, providing recommendations, and maintaining records. Required Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and architectural engineering.
  • Awareness of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil and architectural engineering.
  • Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of civil engineering data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
  • Knowledge of the methods of general and technical report writing.
  • Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs, and tables. Preferred Qualifications
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and architectural design, and application of general engineering concepts.
    • Critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
    • General understanding of interior construction including architectural elements, lighting, electrical, HVAC, concepts of structural design, and use of appropriate building codes.
    • Capacity to multitask and manage several projects at one time.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and external constituents.
    • Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
    • Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. Pre-Hire Process A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit . Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the . For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4. Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils, and materials of which (B) at least one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions
    • An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
    • A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
    • A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering may be substituted for the required experience. **NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport, and materials. *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. **Special Requirements:** Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
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