Engineer I, Nuclear

X-energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a nuclear engineer responsible for designing, developing, and analyzing components of a nuclear reactor or facility. The role emphasizes engineering rigor and adherence to standards.

You will perform design tasks, coordinate with teams, manage planning and execution, and participate in customer design reviews. The position is full-time with travel expectations and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Typically 0 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more nuclear engineering areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects.
• Support team members with execution of core tasks under guided supervision.
• Coordinate with engineering team, partners, and suppliers to converge efforts.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in assessment of customer needs and capture related requirements.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear objectives; utilize specifications and ICDs.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality from various perspectives.
• Lead reviews for internal and customer design reviews.

Education

Bachelors degree in nuclear engineering

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for performing engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

Support team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, under guided supervision.

Coordinate with engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to facilitate the convergence of efforts, allow design closure, provide design assurance, and deliver high quality engineering work products.

Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.

Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.

Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements and functions related to nuclear engineering.

Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilize conventional specifications and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.

Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.

Lead reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding nuclear design.

Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.

Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.

Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.

Typically, 0-2 years of experience in an engineering role.

Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Location

9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office, 1 day remote
Travel Expectations: 10% (as needed for project assignment)
Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday -Friday

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$90,000 - $115,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.

X-energy is pioneering the future of nuclear power with innovative, safe technologies that deliver reliable, carbon-free energy to support a sustainable planet.

Nuclear Electric Power Generation Electric Power Generation Utilities

Company X-energy

Location Hybrid - Maryland, United States