Engineer III, Engineering Strategy & Operations

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer III, Engineering Strategy & Operations plays a pivotal role in advancing small modular reactor development projects by proactively identifying and removing obstacles to ensure consistent progress toward key milestones. This position requires exceptional skills in cross-functional coordination and the ability to influence without direct authority to drive initiatives forwards. The role synthesizes complex technical information from across the organization to enable timely executive decision-making while upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, preferably in mechanical, chemical or other related discipline, or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Typically, five years of experience in a role in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in engineering project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Experience with project management methodologies and associated tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, track, and proactively remove roadblocks across HTGR reactor development projects to maintain progress against critical timelines.
• Coordinate with technical leads, Engineering, Procurement, and regulatory stakeholders to resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Consolidate and distill complex technical information into concise, actionable intelligence for executive leadership.
• Establish effective communication channels between technical teams, ensuring alignment of priorities and resources.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives through influence and relationship-building rather than direct authority.
• Create and maintain project documentation, decision matrices, and status reports.
• Support change management processes when project scope or requirements evolve.
• Develop and track performance metrics to measure project health and progress.
• Anticipate potential obstacles before they impact schedules and develop contingency plans.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees