Electrical Engineer

Be part of the nation�s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will be required to 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.

Exempt Grade Levels (32-36)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or


• Associates degree with thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, or


• High school diploma or equivalent with seventeen (17) years of relevant experience.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.


• Experience with NFPA 70, National Electric Code.


• Familiarity with NFPA70E, 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.

What we offer:

• 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 (1 x annual salary)


• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 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
  
  
  
  

*These benefits vary by position

Minimum salary $92,486 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate�s relevant experience and education.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability�or unable to use�the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.