Electrical Engineer 3/4

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Job Description

X-energy is seeking professionals to join our Engineering Team in the role of Engineer III or IV, Electrical. This role is responsible for supporting design implementation of electric auxiliaries, interconnection, services, and/or specialties. This role supports engagement with the project team and/or other subject matter experts to understand operability needs, interfaces, and requirements. The role also performs direct design and/or review activities as needed for drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, test plans, lists, and other tasks as assigned. Works independently with guidance using knowledge of electrical/I&C and process engineering concepts. May provide support to project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and review of proposals. May provide technical oversight, direction, and consultation.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to facilitate the convergence of efforts, allow design closure, provide design assurance, and deliver high quality engineering work products.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and captures requirements and functions of the electrical system for nuclear generating stations.
• Execute electrical engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilizes conventional specification and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.
• Leads reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding electrical system design.
• Review P&ID diagrams, system descriptions, or system architecture to derive electric service needs.
• Perform direct design and/or review activities for electrical deliverables including single lines, calculations, schematics, load lists, panel boards, MCC schedules, site grounding, meter & relay, system descriptions, reports, white papers, or other tasks as assigned.
• Design the layout of distribution wiring, cable conduit, cable raceway, signal wiring, etc. in accordance with relevant codes and standards for commercial grade and safety related equipment.
• Develop operational philosophy for the integration of electrical equipment for activities such as plant commissioning, startup, normal operations, and maintenance activities.
• Provide insight into typical plant response to electrical transients, grid conditions, extreme weather events, and standard dispatch actions such as production coordination.
• Work with design programs, including but not limited to SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant 3D, SmartPlant instrumentation, SmartPlant review, AutoCAD, ETAP, and Microsoft office products.
• Size electrical distribution equipment and cabling.
• Work with industrial motors and motor drives.
• Work with balance of plant objectives.
• Work with utility partners to establish high voltage interconnections.
• Work with protective relaying and metering.
• Directly interface with other design/system engineers.
• Prepare and review design packages and design calculations for delivery to client.
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
• Collaborate in the preparation of cost estimates and quantity take off.
• Collaborate in project planning and scheduling.
• Facilitate and assist in systems engineering with interface management and requirements decomposition.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Typically, five years of experience as a level III and ten years as a level IV in an Electrical and/or Power System Design /operation/ implementation role in a variety of electrical system development concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • 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 exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.
• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards.
• Experience analyzing, designing, and specifying electrical and power systems.

Location: Rockville, MD or Houston, TX
Travel Expectations:  10%      
Work Site Expectations:  4 days a week in office, 1 day remote     
Hours:  8:00am-5:00pm, 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.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

Level III: $125,000 - $142,500/Level IV: $155,000 - $177,000

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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