Nuclear Packaging Mechanical Engineer — WIPP (4‑Day Week)

Jonah Cooper Jr, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

4-day workweek

Relocation assistance

Shuttle service

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support Type B packaging for WIPP. You will interface with fabricators, QA, and waste handlers to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes knowledge of DOE/NQA standards, ASME codes, and packaging design, with a competitive benefits package and potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements per posting (Master’s with 3 years, Bachelor’s with 5 years, etc.).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must obtain a DOE badge for access to the WIPP Site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Cognizant Engineer for Type B packaging fleet at WIPP.
• Develop and maintain fabrication specifications, drawings, and Type A Evaluation Reports.
• Ensure containers are fabricated per approved drawings and specifications.

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate's degree in a technical field

High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen years of experience

Tools

49 CFR 178.350, General Packaging, Type A

ASME Section V NDE

ASME Section IX welding/ brazing

ASME B30.20 Below-the-hook lifting devices

ASME BTH-1 Design of Below-the-hook Lifting Devices

ASME NQA-1 1989 edition or newer

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code

Job description

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support Type B packaging for WIPP. You will interface with fabricators, QA, and waste handlers to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes knowledge of DOE/NQA standards, ASME codes, and packaging design, with a competitive benefits package and potential relocation support.