Engineer IV-V, Risk Informed Safety Analysis

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a senior engineer to lead safety analyses and PRA modeling for nuclear projects at the Gaithersburg, MD site. The role emphasizes applying industry standards, developing PRA models, and generating calculation documents to support design and licensing bases.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering and safety teams, produce technical reports, and interact with regulators to ensure compliance and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Level IV typically 10 years of engineering experience; Level V typically 15 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety analyses including PRA tasks and documentation.
• Develop event and fault trees and supportive calculations.
• Collaborate with engineering and safety teams to update progress and timelines.
• Prepare thorough technical reports, calculations, and sketches for defined problems.
• Interface with customers and regulators in nuclear safety reviews and meetings.

Skills

PRA modeling

Safety analysis

Risk assessment

Engineering judgment

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Phoenix Architect

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for performing safety analysis and/or probabilistic risk assessments (PRA) in accordance with the appropriate industry standards and guidance, authoring and reviewing safety analysis/PRA-related documents, and providing results and insights to the design of X-energy technologies. This role will use software to create and maintain models that represent the design of X-energy projects and technologies. They will also produce and review calculation documents that support and control the PRA or safety analysis model files, use models, and apply them to a range of applications to support the design and future operation of X-energy projects and technologies.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Perform various safety analyses in one or more of the following areas:
  • Probabilistic Risk Assessment
    • Follow the guidance of ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4-2021 (or other applicable PRA-related industry standards) in creating and maintaining PRA models and supporting calculation documents.
    • Revise and review of PRA documents.
    • Follow the guidance of dozens of PRA-dependent applications (such as NEI 18-04) to acquire risk insights from the PRA to inform the design process and licensing basis of projects.
    • Develop increasing proficiency in using PRA-related software (e.g. EPRI’s Phoenix Architect) in accordance with X-energy procedures, ensuring the correct software version is being used in the manner it was verified, be aware of limitations and restrictions of software, and ensure software is referenced in documents that depend on its use.
    • Perform main PRA tasks including event tree and fault tree development, and associated documentation.
    • Develop screening methods, risk-informed supplemental evaluations, and/or PRA models for different plant operating modes and states, radionuclide sources, various internal and external hazards, and multi-reactor considerations.
• Able to show increasing proficiency interpreting, applying, and assessing Standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders in engineering, project leadership, and across the safety analysis team to provide frequent updates on progress of projects, maintain the correct order of priorities and ability to adapt to change, and raise concerns when there are problems with projects and/or timelines.
• Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contribute to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; deal with changing priorities and differing situations and make decisions that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conduct engineering and related studies; complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain safety basis documents and safety basis program procedures.
• Identify and describe the interrelationship of safety basis requirements to existing and new designs and operations.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation to inform system/subsystem requirements and specifications.
• Interface with customers and regulators in nuclear safety reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and meet project objectives.
• Maintain 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 engineering (nuclear, chemical, mechanical, etc.) from an ABET accredited university required.
• Level IV: Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering role required.
• Level V: Typically, fifteen years of experience in an engineering role required.
• A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience. A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience. Previous experience at X-energy meeting performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with internal and external hazard modeling.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office, Potential for Remote Flex under Special Circumstances

Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am - 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.

Qualifications

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:

Level IV: $146,250 - $168,750 / Level V: $163,800 - $190,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

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.

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