Mine Engineer

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweeks

Relocation assistance

On-site fitness center

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), the managing and operating contractor for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), seeks a Mine Engineer in Carlsbad, NM to lead underground mining engineering activities, including design, development, and planning.

You will collaborate with survey technicians, prepare precise drawings, and work to maximize cost-efficiency while integrating new technologies; DOE badge access and U.S. work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with nine (9) years of mining, geotechnical or civil engineering experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Non-U.S. citizens from certain countries may face additional security requirements to access the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support core underground mining engineering activities: design, development, and planning.
• Collaborate with survey technicians to conduct field surveys, process data, and generate precise drawings.
• Train and qualify as a Cognizant Engineer across designated systems and drive mining activity execution.
• Evaluate methods to maximize cost-efficiency and explore modern technological advancements, aligning with project objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 Mine Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead and support core underground mining engineering activities, including design, development, and operational planning. Key responsibilities include collaborating with survey engineering technicians to conduct surface and underground field surveys, process survey data, and generate precise engineering drawings. The incumbent will train and qualify as a Cognizant Engineer across designated systems, actively facilitate daily operational interfaces, and drive the execution of mining activities. Additionally, this role evaluates methods and procedures to maximize cost-efficiency, identifies opportunities to integrate modern technological advancements, and partners with project engineers and management to establish technical requirements and achieve project objectives.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering is required with nine (9) years of mining, geotechnical or civil engineering 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).
• 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.

Salary Range

$105,312 to $172,368 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 33-34. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

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 (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
• These benefits vary by position.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 [phone] or email [e-mail] 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.