Multiple Openings

Position Summary:

A successful Project Controls Engineer will possess the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and direction to perform cost/schedule engineering and/or implementing change control, risk management and reporting work processes. All work will be carried out within established Project Controls processes and procedures that comply with certified EVMS standards and Bechtel’s corporate requirements. The successful candidate will also have an innovative approach to completing their work, advanced automation skills, and/or Business Intelligence Analytics, and will require frequent interaction with other members of the project team to develop solutions to execution challenges.

This is a full-time position, initially located in the project offices in the Skeen Whitlock Building in Carlsbad, NM. Occasional visits to the WIPP Project site and/or permanent assignment to a field position located at the site are also possible.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with assigned department(s) to develop and implement a plan for successful execution.
• Perform cost engineering, change control, risk management, and/or reporting activities in coordination with other members of the Project Controls team that require an advanced level of technical skill and experience.
• Conduct cost control and performance analysis activities, as well as cost estimating tasks related to the assigned scope.
• Actively participate in project risk management and change control processes, as needed.
• Prepare performance reports and special studies related to assigned scope for presentation to project, corporate, and/or customer management team(s).
• Participate in project external and internal cost and schedule reviews.
• Collaborate with other project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling challenges.
• Complete all work in compliance with the project’s certified Earned Value Management System and corporate procedure requirements necessary to maintain the integration of the project’s resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule, cost processor, and associated software tools.

Duties:

Cost Analysis & Control:

• Developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Performs cost data analysis and development for monthly Engineering Production reviews, monthly variance analysis for Control Account Managers, and monthly reporting to DOE of engineering cost/schedule variances.
• Prepares cost backup for change control trends/baseline change proposals using Cobra cost processor software.
• Provides charge coding direction and prepares estimated actuals for engineering other direct cost subcontracts.
• Understands and supports Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) program compliance.
• Coordinates quantity estimates for trends/baseline change proposals.
• Assists in developing specific project control accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions including training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts.
• Develop ad hoc reports and scenarios to support program objectives.
• Coordinate changes to project baseline cost and schedule documents.
• Analyze a variety of cost and schedule information and resolve related problems.
• Meet with on-site technical experts, review existing documentation, and interface with personnel to gain the specific information needed to establish, status and analyze project schedules.
• Good communication skills to extract/convey information and hold critical conversations.
• Monitors cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards.
• Responsible for the development and accuracy of cost reports. Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
• Responsible for cost engineering and cost analysis/control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for discipline/projects/proposal cost activities which require a high degree of technical skilled experience. Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost engineering guidance to area & functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scheduling:

• Day to day utilization of Primavera P6 to perform schedule development and schedule studies within a network environment.
• Develop ad hoc reports and scenarios to support program objectives.
• Analyze schedule data for baseline change control, variance analysis, horizontal and vertical coordination, and integration of schedule logic.
• Align baseline activities with daily implementation activities.
• Coordinate changes to project baseline cost and schedule documents.
• Analyze a variety of cost and schedule information and resolve related problems.
• Meet with on-site technical experts, review existing documentation, and interface with personnel to gain the specific information needed to establish, status and analyze project schedules.
• Good communication skills to extract/convey information and hold critical conversations.
• Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines/functions. Identifies restraints and effect on total project schedule. Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs. Responsible for total integration of schedule activities. Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from inter-discipline or functional restraints and interfaces.
• Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance of the total project. Conducts project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities.
• Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision.
• Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Exempt Grade Levels (30-34)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of professional experience, or
• Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with fourteen (14) years of professional experience is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule analysis with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge using P6 and summary graphical layouts.
• Experience with change management such as baseline change proposals and trending.
• Knowledge and/or work experience with ANSI 748 compliant Earned Value Management System on a DOE project.
• Previous WIPP Project experience.

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 (1 x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 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

Starting salary $78719 per year **

**Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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 (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws 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.