Lead, Civil Structural Engineering

Company: X-Energy, LLC
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 30, 2025

Job Description:

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .

Job Description
This role is responsible for providing technical leadership and management support to the civil structural engineering group across all projects. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, at the discretion of projects which they are supporting, providing organizational support for the project team, and leading the design, analysis and drafting of structures, systems, and components. This role is responsible for providing technical oversight for the civil structural designs as well as plant site design through all project life cycle phases. The position is also responsible for supporting the development of budget, schedule, and resources for engineering activities as requested by manager.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, analysis, or evaluation adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements in one of the following specializations:
  • Site Engineering - Responsible for site layout, civil works, as well as common plant civil/structural systems and processes.
  • Design - Responsible for design of structures, systems, and components following codes and standards, regulations, project-specific requirements, and other applicable requirements.
  • Analysis - Responsible for analysis of civil or structural systems and components, including static and dynamic analysis, linear and nonlinear analysis, finite element method, probabilistic and deterministic approaches, as well as fragility and risk assessment.
  • Oversee the work of the engineers that are responsible for the civil and structural design including oversight of system design work, work planning, monitoring design progress, and controlling the complete engineering effort through all the development life cycles.
  • Ensure that the technical work products meet the contract / client requirements and are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Provide periodic updates to the management for ongoing activities and progress on engineering deliverables.
  • 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.
  • Support identifying the resources needed to support system design development and allocate existing resources among the civil and structural design teams to ensure project needs are met.
  • Assist in resolving project related issues (e.g., budget, schedule, risk) with Engineering and Project Managers, other internal stakeholders, and suppliers.
  • Identify, report, disposition, and manage risks for work activities related to Civil and Structural designs. Additionally develop, implement, and manage appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Communicate these risks to the management.
  • Support interfacing and discussions with the construction teams to facilitate design progression for the site layout and civil and structural construction sequencing.
  • Provide interface support between systems for each of the civil and structural designs. Communicate system changes between system owners and engineering managers to coordinate updates that occur in each location of the plant site.
  • Supports with the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
  • May manage civil structural engineering staff by ensuring they are meeting expectations and promoting their professional development.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
    
    Job Minimum Qualifications
    
    • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or related technical field is required.
    • Typically, seven plus years of experience in civil structure design, in which a minimum of three years of experience need to be in the nuclear industry, or ten plus years civil structural design experience for power generation or industrial process facilities is required
    • A basic understanding of the nuclear regulatory process related to civil and structural designs is required.
      
      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:
      $125,100- $173,750
      
      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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