Plant Project Engineer IV

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

9h • $132,500 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Project Engineer IV supports the manager of Plant Support Systems (PSS) by providing management and technical oversight to engineers developing PSS systems for the Xe-100 power plant across various projects. The role oversees resources responsible for developing system requirements and producing key design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, datasheets, specifications, reports, and other system-defining documentation. It also supports a team working on direct design development and oversight of third-party engineering contractors producing portions of the design.

The position supports the design and development of plant mechanical systems and components, coordinates engineering resources and project design cycles, and helps ensure work products are completed to schedule, budget, and quality expectations. It may include managing engineering staff, supporting business development, developing technical strategies and tools, addressing complex engineering and operational challenges, and maintaining design documentation and configuration controls.

This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite five days per week at 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Travel is expected to be up to 10%. The listed base salary range is $132,500–$155,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically 10 or more years of engineering experience.
• Specialized knowledge in mechanical or systems engineering related to system requirements, system physical architecture, integrated system design, technical data management, and technical risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Consulting experience in an EPC environment designing integrated mechanical systems for major power plant projects.
• Experience working in or with the nuclear industry, particularly existing light water reactor fleet plants or development of mechanical system designs for advanced reactor or SMR technology.
• Experience developing and leading the development of integrated mechanical system designs for major power plant projects, from initial concept through release of the design for construction.
• Experience managing technical aspects of equipment and material procurement contracts, including specifications, bids, bid evaluations, selection, and contractor management through delivery.
• Experience supporting power plant or other heavy-industry facility construction, including direct field experience or office support of construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of plant mechanical systems and components using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, procedures, and product and program requirements.
• Support management of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensure qualified engineers perform assigned work.
• Lead project design-cycle sprints and guide engineering team members, partners, and suppliers toward high-quality deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Track deliverables against progress and schedule, ensuring they are completed with quality and on time.
• Determine the appropriate resources to produce deliverables.
• May manage engineering staff, ensure they meet expectations, and promote their professional development.
• Support Business Development by providing technical resources and engaging with potential clients to promote X-energy products and technologies.
• Support development of strategy, methodology, and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation.
• Assess internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Use judgment to support decisions and handle complex operational, product management, technology, or engineering tasks and problems.
• Assess information quality and ask pertinent questions of stakeholders; develop and recommend solutions to problems outside established parameters.
• Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, thoroughly document work, facilitate internal and external design reviews, and control product design configuration data.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior