Electrical Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot PlantCarlsbad, NM
Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Electrical Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
  • Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with NFPA 70, National Electric Code.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
  • Knowledge of Low Voltage and Lighting in an industrial Process.
  • One (1) year of nuclear project experience.
  • Previous WIPP Project experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering calculations and analysis within the scope of engineering discipline and provide rigorous written documentation supporting design decisions.
  • Effectively interface with various departments including Quality Assurance, Procurement, Project Management, Operations.
  • Provide technical field leadership support to solve equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintain system configuration documentation including, but not limited to system drawings, design specifications, trending analysis, and system health indicators including performing system health walk downs and system health reports.
  • Obtain and maintain qualifications on annual training covering commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used to complete the engineering process.
  • Perform electrical modification/evaluation of existing systems, perform routine inspections for adherence to applicable building/construction codes/regulations, engineering design change processes, and configuration design control.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance: Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
  • Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
  • Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
  • Voluntary benefits of: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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