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Junior Project Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

This is an entry level position, and training will be offered to successful candidates. A successful Project Controls Engineer will collaborate with their lead/supervisor to perform cost/schedule engineering activities and/or implementing change control, risk management and reporting work processes. All work will be carried out within established Project Controls processes and procedures that comply with certified EVMS standards and SIMCO’s corporate requirements. The successful candidate will also have an organized approach to completing their work, automation skills, and/or Business Intelligence Analytics, and will require frequent interaction with other members of the project team to develop solutions to execution challenges.

This is a full-time position, initially located in the project offices in the Skeen Whitlock Building in Carlsbad, NM. Occasional visits to the WIPP Project site and/or permanent assignment to a field position located at the site are also possible.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with assigned department(s) to develop and implement a plan for successful execution.
• Perform cost engineering, change control, risk management, and/or reporting activities in coordination with other members of the Project Controls team that require a moderate level of technical skill and experience.
• Conduct cost control and performance analysis activities, as well as basic cost estimating tasks related to the assigned scope.
• Actively participate in project risk management and change control processes, as needed.
• Prepare performance reports and special studies related to assigned scope for presentation to project, corporate, and/or customer management team(s).
• Collaborate with other project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling challenges.
• Complete all work in compliance with the project’s certified Earned Value Management System and corporate procedure requirements necessary to maintain the integration of the project’s resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule, cost processor, and associated software tools.

Duties:

Cost Analysis & Control:

Assist in:

• Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Performs cost data analysis and development for monthly Engineering Production reviews, monthly variance analysis for Control Account Managers, and monthly reporting to DOE of engineering cost/schedule variances.
• Prepares cost backup for change control trends/baseline change proposals using Cobra cost processor software.
• Provides charge coding direction and prepares estimated actuals for engineering other direct cost subcontracts.
• Understands and supports Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) program compliance.
• Coordinates quantity estimates for trends/baseline change proposals.
• Assists in developing specific project control accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions including training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts.
• Develop ad hoc reports and scenarios to support program objectives.
• Coordinate changes to project baseline cost and schedule documents.
• Analyze a variety of cost and schedule information and resolve related problems.
• Meet with on-site technical experts, review existing documentation, and interface with personnel to gain the specific information needed to establish, status and analyze project schedules.
• Good communication skills to extract/convey information and hold critical conversations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scheduling:

Assist in:

• Day to day utilization of Primavera P6 to perform schedule development and schedule studies within a network environment.
• Develop ad hoc reports and scenarios to support program objectives.
• Analyze schedule data for baseline change control, variance analysis, horizontal and vertical coordination, and integration of schedule logic.
• Align baseline activities with daily implementation activities.
• Coordinate changes to project baseline cost and schedule documents.
• Analyze a variety of cost and schedule information and resolve related problems.
• Meet with on-site technical experts, review existing documentation, and interface with personnel to gain the specific information needed to establish, status and analyze project schedules.
• Good communication skills to extract/convey information and hold critical conversations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non-Exempt Salary Grade (24-26)

Minimum Qualifications: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree or
• Associate’s degree with two (2) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with four (4) years of professional experience is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• WIPP or DOE experience
• Previous scheduling experience using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Previous cost experience using Deltek Cobra
• Previous experience on a DOE/DOD EVMS Project, in particular within the Project Controls Function

What we offer:
• 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)*
• 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 (1 x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 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

Starting salary $52,255 per year **

**Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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 ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws 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.