Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution)

udrconsultingincorporated; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

UDR Consulting, INC is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution) for our WIPP project in Carlsbad, NM. This on-site role requires rigorous engineering analysis, documentation, and interface with QA, procurement, and operations to ensure safe, compliant power systems.

Per diem is available for qualified candidates. UDR is an equal opportunity employer and offers strong benefits and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; PE license acceptable alternative.
• US citizenship is required due to site security.
• Experience with NFPA 70 preferred.
• F familiarity with NFPA 70E is a plus.
• Knowledge of low voltage and lighting in an industrial process.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and document design decisions.
• Interface with QA, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations.
• Provide field leadership to solve equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain system drawings, specifications, trending analyses, and health indicators.
• Conduct system health walk downs and health reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

US Citizenship

NFPA 70

NFPA70E

Industrial power

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license acceptable alternative

Job description

UDR Consulting is seeking qualified candidates for Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution) opportunities for our customer in Carlsbad, NM to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Work Location: On-Site at WIPP

Per diem is available for those who qualify.

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:

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. Effective 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.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred. (Professional Engineers license is an acceptable alternative to a baccalaureate.)
• Related experience may substitute for education.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.
• Experience with NFPA 70, National Electric Code is preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is a plus.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage and Lighting in an industrial Process is desired.
• Experience with direct current, machine, mining hoist.

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug‑free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. 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.