Lead, Plant & Process Design

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X-energy is hiring a Lead Plant & Process Design Engineer to join its Reactors team. This position provides management support and technical oversight to the team of engineers conceptualizing system architecture and developing the plant layout through final design, performing process calculations, selecting and specifying equipment components ensuring they meet all technical specifications and program/project requirements. This role supports the management of a team of engineers of various disciplines that direct the technical requirements and configuration of the layout, piping arrangements, and system processes of the plant through all project life cycle phases.

• Support the execution of the designing and developing plant mechanical systems and components using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Support with the identification and mitigation of design conflicts using 3D software.
• Support with the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
• Lead project design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products are on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership.
• May manage engineering staff by ensuring they are meeting expectations and promoting their professional development.
• Support the Business Development workgroup providing technical resources when needed and engaging with potential future clients to promote marketing of the X-energy products and/or technologies.
• Support the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Use judgement to support with making decisions and handling complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.
• Assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear reactor technologies.
• Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, seven years of engineering experience. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the function of mechanical engineering or systems engineering, related to system requirements, system physical architecture, integrated system design, technical data management, and technical risk management.

• Experience with auxiliary feedwater or complex component cooling systems.

530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

4 days onsite

Up to 10% as needed

8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

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 who meet the job requirements will be offered a salary within this range. A reasonable estimate for this position is $125,400- $198,200.

Full time - Exempt

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…