Nuclear Safety Engineer II

3 days ago

Rockville, Maryland, United States X Energy, LLC Full time
About the Role

X Energy, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Engineer II to join our Risk Informed Safety Analysis team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing risk assessments and authoring PRA-related documents to support modeling and applications for risk insights.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform various safety analyses in one or more of the following areas:
  • Lead system-level thermal-fluid analyses and process design using 1-D system simulation codes.
  • Guide, initiate source term analyses and radiological consequence analysis.
  • Lead development of models to support licensing basis event analysis and evaluations.
  • Perform elementary mathematical model programming for engineering calculations.
  • Develop verification and validations plans, including code V&V efforts.
  • Able to show increasing proficiency interpreting, applying, and assessing Standards.
  • Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders in engineering, project leadership, and across the safety analysis team to provide frequent updates on progress of projects, maintain the correct order of priorities and ability to adapt to change, and raise concerns when there are problems with projects and/or timelines.
  • Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
  • Contribute to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; deal with changing priorities and differing situations and make decisions that may affect the work of the team.
  • Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
  • Conduct engineering and related studies; complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain safety basis documents and safety basis program procedures.
  • Identify and describe the interrelationship of safety basis requirements to existing and new designs and operations.
  • Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation to inform system/subsystem requirements and specifications.
  • Interface with customers and regulators in nuclear safety reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and meet project objectives.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Requirements
  • Typically, three years of experience in an engineering role required.
  • A master's degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience.
  • A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience.
  • Previous experience at X-energy meeting performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.
Compensation and Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a competitive salary range of $108,900 to $139,150, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including 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.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Rockville, MD, with occasional travel up to 10% depending on project requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

X Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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