Growth & Strategy Internship - Summer 2027

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

X-energy LLC is seeking an intern to assist the corporate development and leadership teams with strategic finance, financial analysis, and partnerships. This on-site 10-week program supports a growing energy transition company and offers exposure to capital formation, M&A, and business strategy.

The role requires current enrollment in or recent completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or engineering, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the right to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7 years in finance-related roles.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Experience with strategy development and market analysis.
• Right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to corporate development strategy and capital planning.
• Lead execution of core tasks with some independence.
• Mentor junior team members on core tasks.
• Develop financial models in Excel and presentations in PowerPoint.
• Prepare materials for meetings with executives and investors.

Skills

Strategy development

Financial modeling

Excel expertise

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Curiosity/initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

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 position is responsible for working directly with the corporate development leadership team and the company's leadership team on all aspects of strategic finance and corporate management. Responsibilities will include strategic, financial, and analytical support for the management team for new and existing projects. Of primary importance is strategy development and partnerships, financial analysis (potentially to include capital formation and M&A), and collaboration with the business.

Please note: This is a pipeline requisition for anticipated Summer 2027 internship openings. We accept and review applications on a rolling basis, and we extend offers as individual positions are finalized and specific team hiring needs are confirmed. Submitting an application places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities as they open.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to team’s views on corporate development opportunities and associated strategy development related to new business ventures, customer-facing service lines, capital formation, M&A and strategic partnerships, etc.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key drivers, and recommend strategies for optimization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to tackle the variety of new challenges faced by a growing energy transition company.
• Support senior leadership in preparing presentations and materials for meetings with executives, board members, and investors.
• Build cogent financial models in Excel and concise presentations in PowerPoint.
• Play a key part in driving the culture of a rapidly growing, high performing organization.
• Support departmental leadership with other activities related to the financials of current projects.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

What You’ll Bring

• Current enrollment in — or recent completion of — bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering or a related field.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Typically, five to seven years of work experience in management consulting, private equity, project finance, investment banking, development, and/or the power/energy/infrastructure sectors.
  • Advanced level of experience with strategy development (e.g. market and competitor analysis, opportunity identification and exploration, business case development and evaluation, etc.).
  • Advanced financial modeling capabilities.
  • Experience with strategy development (e.g. market and competitor analysis, opportunity identification and exploration, business case development and evaluation, etc.).
  • Demonstrated financial modeling capabilities.
  • Expert skill level in Microsoft Excel.
  • Must have the right to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset — you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.

Program Details

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Work Site Expectations: Fully on-site, 5 days per week

Program Length: 10-week program (anticipated June–August 2027; exact dates to be confirmed)

Hours: Standard office hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 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.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$25/hour for undergrad; $40/hour for graduate

Position Job Classification

Part time - Non-Exempt