Senior Plant Systems Engineer – Nuclear Power Projects

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Plant Support Systems team for the Xe-100 power plant projects in Gaithersburg, MD. You will oversee engineers, define system requirements, coordinate with vendors, and ensure deliverables meet schedule and budget.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or systems engineering, with 10+ years of experience, and ability to manage internal staff and external contractors across multiple projects in an EPC environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical or systems engineering from an accredited university.
• Typically 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Specialized knowledge in system requirements, physical architecture, integrated design, data management, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of designing and developing plant mechanical systems and components per engineering standards.
• Manage engineering resources across projects and ensure qualified engineers perform assigned work.
• Lead design cycle sprints and coordinate with partners and suppliers to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Track deliverables and allocate resources to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.
• May manage staff and promote professional development.
• Support business development by providing technical resources and engaging with potential clients.
• Develop strategy, methodologies, and tools for area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation.
• Assess business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products and processes.
• Use judgment to support decisions and handle complex tasks in operations, product management, technology, or engineering.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering

Job description

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Plant Support Systems team for the Xe-100 power plant projects in Gaithersburg, MD. You will oversee engineers, define system requirements, coordinate with vendors, and ensure deliverables meet schedule and budget.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or systems engineering, with 10+ years of experience, and ability to manage internal staff and external contractors across multiple projects in an EPC environment.