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Electrical Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC
Carlsbad, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025
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 Is 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.

Duties

  • 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.

Minimum Requirements

  • 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 is required.

Preferred Requirements

  • 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.

Other Job Requirements

  • United States Citizenship is required.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications 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 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

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- and post-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, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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

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