Seeking candidates for a rewarding career opportunity to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. We seek a CCP Configuration Management Engineer. This position may require moderate domestic travel.

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain consistency, identification and control among design requirements, physical configuration, and facility documentation for radioactive waste characterization equipment.
• Coordinate modifications, upgrades and maintenance of waste characterization equipment.
• Ensure changes to the equipment are identified, assessed and approved with technical rigor required to meet applicable codes, standards and requirements.
• Develop expert knowledge of configuration management engineering, Statements of Work, industry codes, specifications, design inputs/outputs, and technical and functional requirements of equipment components.
• Develop and maintain CCP’s Graded Approach register.
• Develop and conduct equipment testing and verifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday; 10 hour days.

Exempt Grade Levels (28-34)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, as determined by management.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawing and Blueprint.

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:

• Six years of equipment related engineering experience in an industrial setting or nuclear facility.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and the ability to interact with a variety of constituents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational safety, conduct of operations, and quality assurance programs.

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

Minimum salary $81,377 per year-- Base salary will be increased 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.