Lead Architect for Nuclear Plant Design & Integration

X-energy; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with an employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Rockville, MD (and Houston, TX) seeks an Architect IV to lead architectural design for the Xe-100 plant. You will coordinate site plans, building layouts, and interfaces with engineers and construction teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards while optimizing for safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) or architectural engineering or related field.
• Experience with architectural design of civil and industrial structures.
• Familiarity with building codes, standards, safety functions, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs for the Xe-100 plant, including site plans, general arrangement, elevations, sections, safety plans, and room data sheets.
• Prepare design criteria and specifications for architectural systems, applying codes and standards.
• Oversee deliverables like drawings, specifications, and 3D models across full development life cycles.
• Collaborate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineers to ensure integrated building system design.
• Coordinate with construction teams on constructability, cost estimates, and scheduling for Xe-100.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor/M.Arch in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Smart 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

Job description

X Energy, LLC in Rockville, MD (and Houston, TX) seeks an Architect IV to lead architectural design for the Xe-100 plant. You will coordinate site plans, building layouts, and interfaces with engineers and construction teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards while optimizing for safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency.