X-energy · 2 months ago
Lead Process Engineer - Wet Chemistry Process
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$93K/yr - $156K/yr
7+ years expX-energy is a company focused on innovative nuclear technologies, and they are seeking a Lead Process Engineer for their Wet Chemistry group. This role involves managing a team of process engineers and overseeing the design, testing, and operation of process equipment across various projects.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support the execution of the process engineering detailed design, build, testing, installation, and operation of process equipment across assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements
Lead a team of process engineers that are responsible for the wet chemistry processes including but not limited to acid deficient urinal nitrate, gelation, solvent recovery, liquid chemical processing, liquid chemical transportation, evaporation, filtration, storage, mixing, etc
Supports with the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work
Lead 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 Engineering and Project leadership
Manage process engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development
Lead the development of specifications for process equipment and work with equipment suppliers to ensure critical design characteristics are met for equipment delivery
Lead subcontractors and suppliers to design, construct, deliver, and install process equipment
Influences and supports the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, material science engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college
Typically, seven plus years of professional experience in engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience
One to three years' experience in CAD and/or P&ID is required
Preferred
Two to five years of experience managing a team of engineers is preferred
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
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