Nuclear Ventilation Engineer – 4-Day Week

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 71,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)

Relocation assistance

Shuttle service

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Company paid short-term disability

Company paid life insurance

Pension + 401(k) with 0.50% matching

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC in Carlsbad, New Mexico is seeking a Ventilation Engineer to join the WIPP project. You will help design and maintain a nuclear-grade ventilation system 2,150 feet below the surface, ensuring air quality through HEPA filtration and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes producing technical documentation, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support maintenance and operations at the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 0–5 years of relevant 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.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site.
• Non-U.S. citizens from certain high-security countries may face additional access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, maintenance and documentation of a new nuclear-grade ventilation system underground.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Assist in writing Statements of Work and manage system configuration.
• Perform system walk downs and engineering calculations (shear, moments and friction loss in ducts).
• Provide technical support for maintenance activities and facility operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and program management disciplines.

Skills

PLC experience

Nuclear-grade ASME codes

DOE facilities experience

System engineering

Education

Engineering degree (0–5 yrs)

Mechanical or Mining Engineering degree

Tools

MSHA (30 CFR Part 57) experience

Job description

SIMCO, LLC in Carlsbad, New Mexico is seeking a Ventilation Engineer to join the WIPP project. You will help design and maintain a nuclear-grade ventilation system 2,150 feet below the surface, ensuring air quality through HEPA filtration and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes producing technical documentation, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support maintenance and operations at the facility.