Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for Geotechnical/Mine 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.

Summary:
The individual shall perform underground mining/geotechnical engineering activities including design, development, and test duties and responsibilities. Train and qualify as an Alternate Cognizant Engineer on several engineering systems. Perform daily interface activities and assist with planning an execution of underground mining activities. Evaluate and select appropriate methods and procedures to produce economical and efficient applications. Analyze and recommend incorporation of technological advancements in techniques, principles, theories, equipment, and utilization. Collaborate with project engineers and management to determine technical requirements and performance objectives of assigned projects

Qualifications:

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geotechnical, Geology or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with the design, installation and monitoring of ground control techniques in salt rock excavations is preferred.
Experience with managing geotechnical field inspections and monitoring systems is preferred.

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.

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