Geotechnical Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

8d•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 a Geotechnical Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of related experience 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).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geotechnical or Mechanical Engineering is desired.
Experience with the design, installation and monitoring of ground control techniques in salt rock excavations is preferred.
Experience with managing geotechnical field inspections and monitoring systems is preferred.
Experience with Campbell Scientific programming is a plus.
Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform underground mining/geotechnical engineering activities including design, development, and test duties and responsibilities.
Train and qualify as an Cognizant Engineer on AU07 – Geomechanical Monitoring system.
Perform daily interface activities and assist with planning an execution of underground mining activities.
Evaluate and select appropriate methods and procedures to produce economical and efficient applications.
Analyze and recommend incorporation of technological advancements in techniques, principles, theories, equipment, and utilization.
Collaborate with project engineers and management to determine technical requirements and performance objectives of assigned projects.

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