Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer opportunity in Carlsbad, NM at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Work Location: On-Site at WIPP.

Per Diem: Available for those who qualify.

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

• Perform engineering calculations and analysis within the scope of engineering discipline and provide rigorous written documentation supporting design decisions.
• Effectively interface with various departments including Quality Assurance, Procurement, Project Management, Operations.
• Provide technical field leadership support to solve equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain system configuration documentation including, but not limited to system drawings, design specifications, trending analysis, and system health indicators including performing system health walk downs and system health reports.
• Obtain and maintain qualifications on annual training covering commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used to complete the engineering process.
• Perform electrical modification/evaluation of existing systems, perform routine inspections for adherence to applicable building/construction codes/regulations, engineering design change processes, and configuration design control.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or
• Associate’s degree with thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with seventeen (17) years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with NFPA 70, National Electric Code.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage and Lighting in an industrial Process.
• One (1) year of nuclear project experience.
• Previous WIPP Project experience.

• United States Citizenship is required.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!