Technical engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Technical Engineer to support the Veteran community in the San Francisco, California area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Start Date: May 2027
  • Annual Hours: 200 annual hours starting in May 2027
  • Pay: +$60.00 an hour.
  • Annual Hours: 200 annual hours starting in May 2027
  • Contract Type: 1 base year with 3, 1-year option periods
  • Location: San Francisco, California
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture.
  • 5+ years of Technical Engineer experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Must have knowledge of healthcare design and understanding of fire codes, building codes, barrier-free codes, systems, components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria.
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the General Engineer at Terrestris do?

The General Engineer provides comprehensive engineering planning, design, and project management support for complex construction and maintenance projects. It involves developing technical solutions, overseeing design and construction activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining safety, environmental, and data security standards while delivering efficient, cost-effective outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.

What does a typical day look like for the Technical Engineer?

You will:

• Primarily performs Engineering Subject Matter Expert Consultation. Alternatively, Fire Protection Design Reviews are performed.
  • Engineering Subject Matter Expert Consultation – Technical support in skilled engineering disciplines to include access at a minimum Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Physical Security Specialist. While these skillsets are not required to be dedicated staff and therefore can be subcontracted, having said key personnel as well as other disciplines pertinent to NRM project delivery indicated in the proposal will be considered in source selection.
  • Third Party Independent Fire Protection Reviews - Design Reviews as per criteria indicated in VA Directive 7712.
  • Travel – Travel requirements in the form of trips will be utilized to bring remote assets to site to address specific requirements that are not reasonably addressed at a distance. Trips will be measured, assuming travel on Monday and Friday with site attendance for a full workday as informed by normal business hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture.
• 5+ years of Technical Engineer experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 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.
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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