X-energy · 1 month ago
Engineer III, Engineering Strategy & Operations
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expX-energy is a company focused on advancing small modular reactor development projects. The Engineer III, Engineering Strategy & Operations will play a pivotal role in identifying and removing obstacles to ensure consistent progress towards key milestones, while coordinating cross-functional teams and synthesizing complex technical information for executive decision-making.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Identify, track, and proactively remove roadblocks across HTGR reactor development projects to maintain progress against critical timelines
Coordinate with technical leads, Engineering, Procurement, and regulatory stakeholders to resolve cross-functional challenges
Consolidate and distill complex technical information into concise, actionable intelligence for executive leadership
Establish effective communication channels between technical teams, ensuring alignment of priorities and resources
Lead cross-functional initiatives through influence and relationship-building rather than direct authority
Create and maintain project documentation, decision matrices, and status reports
Support change management processes when project scope or requirements evolve
Develop and track performance metrics to measure project health and progress
Anticipate potential obstacles before they impact schedules and develop contingency plans
Maintain a 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 Engineering or related field, preferably in mechanical, chemical or other related discipline, or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree
Typically, five years of experience in a role in Engineering or related field required
Experience in engineering project environments
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
Experience with project management methodologies and associated tools
Preferred
Experience with analysis, design, evaluation, and/or construction of civil structures, including but not limited to, industrial structures, commercial and residential buildings, power generation facilities, and infrastructure
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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2022 (2)
2020 (1)
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
Recent News
2026-01-06
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2025-12-17
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