Engineer IV - VI, Nuclear Safety Analysis

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

X-energy, located in Rockville, Maryland, is looking for a full-time engineer to perform safety analysis and probabilistic risk assessments. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have significant experience, with potential salaries ranging from $112,000 to $221,000 based on experience level.

Key responsibilities include leading thermal-fluid analyses, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals. Benefits include 401K, insurance, paid time off, and education support.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience for level IV, fifteen years for level V, twenty years for level VI.
• Experience at X-energy can substitute for years of experience.
• Proven ability to accomplish engineering tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety analyses and maintain PRA-related documents.
• Lead system-level analyses with simulation codes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project goals.

Skills

Safety analysis

Probabilistic risk assessments

Technical documentation

Thermal-fluid analyses

Mathematical model programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

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:
  • Lead system-level thermal-fluid analyses and process design using 1-D system simulation codes.
  • Guide, initiate source term analyses and radiological consequence analysis.
  • Lead development of models to support licensing basis event analysis and evaluations.
  • Perform elementary mathematical model programming for engineering calculations.
  • Develop verification and validations plans, including code V&V efforts.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision and with complete latitude for independent judgement.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members.
• In collaboration with engineering leadership, set technical direction at the enterprise level through developing and owning technology or discipline specific roadmaps, best practices, and/or design criteria.
• Show increasing proficiency interpreting, applying, and assessing Standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders to provide frequent updates, adapt to change, and raise concerns.
• 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 accomplishment of business goals through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• 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 and 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.
• Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering role required for a level IV.
• Typically, fifteen years of experience in an engineering role required for a level V.
• Typically, twenty years of experience in an engineering role required for a level VI.
• A master’s degree in engineering or related field may be in lieu of two years of experience.
• A Ph.D. in engineering or related field 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.

Location

530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations

4-5 days in office

Travel Expectations

10% travel

Hours

Standard office schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements. Individual candidates that meet the job requirements will be offered a salary within this range based on education, training, experience, and other qualifications. Salary ranges may vary by location. A reasonable estimate for this position at the required level of experience is:

Level IV: $112,000 – $166,000

Level V: $138,500 – $193,000

Level VI: $166,000 – $221,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports continuing education

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, protected veteran status, and disability.

E-Verify

X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. All employees are subject to required federal law compliance.