Lead, Plant & Process Design

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

X-energy is hiring a Lead Plant & Process Design Engineer to join its Reactors team. This position provides management support and technical oversight support 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with auxiliary feedwater or complex component cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports with the identification and mitigation of design conflicts using 3D software.
• Supports 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.
• Supports 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.
• Supports the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Uses judgement to support with making decisions and handling complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.
• Assesses quality of information given and asks pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Offers 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees