Engineer I, Nuclear Safety Analysis

X Energy LLC • Full-time • Rockville, Maryland, United States • $100.98k - $129.03k / year • 1w ago

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Job Description
X-energy is seeking professionals to join our Risk Informed Safety Analysis team in the role of Engineer I, Nuclear Safety Analysis. This position will perform risk assessments in accordance with the appropriate industry standards and guidance, authoring and reviewing PRA-related documents that support modelling and applications for risk insights. This role will use risk-related software to create and maintain PRA models that represent the design of X-energy projects. They will also produce and review calculation documents that support and control the PRA model files, use PRA models, and apply them to a range of applications to provide risk insights to support the design and future operation of X-energy projects.

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.
Assist and support team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, under guided supervision.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Education/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (nuclear, chemical, mechanical, etc.) from an ABET accredited university required.
Zero to two years of experience in an engineering role required.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD
Travel Expectations: Up to 10% depending on project requirements
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:
$100,980 to $129,030

Position Job Classification
Full time - Exempt

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.

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 basis of disability.

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