Systems Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, 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 a Systems Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 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

  • Previous WIPP Project experience a plus.
  • Previous computer programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
  • Provide real-time support to plant modifications to ensure accuracy to design drawings and other Technical Baseline documents.
  • Perform as-built field verifications of selected structures, systems, components, and drawings that depict the actual plant conditions.
  • Become the technical expert in their respective structures, systems, and components, and develop Engineering Change Notices.
  • Become the system expert and maintain system specifications, configuration management, and design documents to ensure compliance with WIPP Documented Safety Analysis and site procedures as appropriate.
  • Complete training for unescorted and underground access.
  • Complete Technical Staff qualification in a timely manner upon assigned system responsibilities.
  • Perform field work in varied conditions, including indoors and outdoors, surface, and underground.

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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