Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Field Engineer opportunities for our customer in Carlsbad, NM for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Per diem available
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.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will manage construction oversight of Utility Shaft Project’s construction activities on a daily basis and support the oversight of various service contracts as requested or assigned.

Candidate may need to be available to work shift work and weekend assignments.

Expectations of the position also include but are not limited to the following.

Attend contractor safety briefings and planning meetings along with IPT meetings that support assigned projects. Monitor the technical requirements of the work and resolve technical issues, monitor implementation of the subcontractor’s quality program. Monitor progress in the field and coordinate with Project Controls to ensure the subcontract’s schedule and progress support the project construction schedule. Prepare daily reports and perform quantity verification and invoice review as required. Review and request approvals on contractor safety plans, schedules, and other contract required plans and deliverables. Review and route for approval all contractor submittals. Coordinate requests and needs between Company departments. Assist in scheduling all work through the plan of the day. Must understand technical drawings and contract management. Will be required to complete identified qualifications to hold position.

Must have strong communication skills, the proven ability to form and lead teams of diverse technical backgrounds, clearly documenting project results, and must have a clear understanding of safety requirements that pertain to construction activities. The candidate must be a self-starter, and able to recognize and suspend or stop unsafe acts.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of professional experience or
Associates degree with six (6) years of professional experience or
High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of professional experience.
Experience must include some managing or providing oversight or construction activities is required.
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ten (10) plus years in a construction, safety, or project management area is preferred.
Previous experience working in a nuclear facility and/or Department of Energy experience a plus.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other related industry specific training preferred.
Previous Mining experience is desired.

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: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers