Project Engineering Manager

Be part of the nations 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 aProject Engineering Managerand join our team located in Carlsbad New Mexico.

The successful candidate will provide daily leadership and management support to design engineering personnel and configuration management personnel. Work with the WIPP project management team to support the WIPP mission by providing resources to support engineering designs design reviews field engineering activities and as-built activities. Serve as project leadership in areas of technical design documents and deliverables. Candidate will be responsible for setting strategy and monitoring process towards their teams goals; communicating goals so all team members understand them and their role in achieving them; assigning and delegating responsibilities; and perform team meetings in order to provide safety information concerns and company wide information. Serve as the bridge between engineering/design and project execution ensuring that the design package supports projects cost schedule procurement construction and operational requirements. Additionally they will provide leadership in issues management and meeting customer commitments; develop and maintain organizational dynamics to foster excellence in engineering and superior communication between cross functional areas; develop budget and resource strategies to meet the mission requirements; and perform managerial functions including vacation and timecard approvals technical document review and approvals and other activities as directed by the Capital Assets Project Manager.

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with five (5) years of related experience is required.
• Must be familiar with the WIPP Engineering Service Request (ESR) program; the process of the Periodic Maintenance Identification (PMI) forms for new and existing equipment; the Delinquent Periodic Maintenance Report (DPMR) forms; and Technical Operability Evaluations (ETO).

• Previous work experience with subcontractors schedules budgets and proposals is desired.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory entities is preferred.
• Engineering experience in a nuclear environment is a plus.
• Previous WIPP experience is a plus.

$114912 to $216833 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 34-37. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors particularly the candidates relevant experience and education.

• 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.

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 abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or email 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.