Systems Engineer

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

Pension plan with 401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is seeking a Systems Engineer to qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems and support plant modifications. The role requires obtaining a DOE badge and completing security access requirements for the WIPP site.

The successful candidate will perform as-built verifications, maintain system documentation, and ensure compliance with safety analyses and procedures while working in varied indoor and underground environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship.
• Must obtain a DOE badge for access to the WIPP Site.

Responsibilities

• Qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems as assigned by Engineering Manager.
• Provide real-time support to plant modifications to maintain design accuracy.
• Perform as-built verifications of structures, systems, components, and drawings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems as assigned by the Engineering Manager. Provide real-time support to plant modifications to ensure accuracy to design drawings and other Technical Baseline documents. Perform as-built field verifications of selected structures, systems, components, and drawings that depict the actual plant conditions. Become the technical expert in their respective structures, systems, and components, and develop Engineering Change Notices. Become the system expert and maintain system specifications, configuration management, and design documents to ensure compliance with WIPP Documented Safety Analysis and site procedures as appropriate. Candidate will be required to complete training for unescorted and underground access. Must be able to complete Technical Staff qualification in a timely manner upon assigned system responsibilities. This position requires the ability to perform field work in varied conditions, including indoors and outdoors, surface, and underground.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous WIPP Project experience a plus.


• Previous computer programming experience is a plus

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.
  
  
  
  

Exempt grade level(s) 28-30.

Salary range $70,972 - $123,573 per year --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

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.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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