Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

Job summary

A technical consulting firm in Carlsbad, NM is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). The candidate will perform engineering calculations, support technical field operations, and maintain system documentation. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 9 years of experience are required, along with U.S. citizenship. Preferred qualifications include experience with NFPA codes and nuclear projects. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Requires 9 years of related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Professional Engineer's license can substitute degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and provide documentation.
• Interface with Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Operations.
• Provide technical support to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain system configuration documentation and health reports.
• Perform inspections for adherence to codes and regulations.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Technical field leadership

System health documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution) opportunities in Carlsbad, NM to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Work Location: On‑Site at WIPP. Per diem available for those who qualify. Number of positions: 2.

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense‑generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Duties

• 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 system drawings, design specifications, trending analysis, and system health indicators. Perform system health walk‑downs and produce system health reports.
• Obtain and maintain qualifications, annual training covering concepts, practices, and procedures used to complete the engineering process.
• Perform electrical modification/evaluation of existing systems, routine inspections for adherence to applicable building/construction codes/regulations, engineering design change processes, and configuration design control.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (experience may substitute for education). (Professional Engineers license is an acceptable alternative to a baccalaureate.)
• 9 years of related experience.
• All candidates must be US citizens.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) is preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is a plus.
• Knowledge of low voltage and lighting in an industrial process is desired.
• One (1) year of nuclear project experience.
• Previous WIPP Project Experience.

Benefits

We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.