X-energy

X-energy

Fire Protection Design Engineer

Rockville, MD · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$125kDetected 48 days ago
Detection EngineeringProject ManagementProcurementSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignControlsResearch

About the role

  • 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/.
  • If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision.
  • Develop mechanical/physical system design concepts, design and support development of processes to create structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
  • Develop and manage implementation of engineering changes in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Design and develop fire protection systems and components.
  • Create and maintain CAD-generated engineering models for fire protection systems including detection, suppression, and passive fire barriers.
  • Oversee documentation to applicable requirements, interfaces, design basis and criteria by coordinating with key stakeholders/systems engineers and identifying applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Identify, collect, and document applicable fire protection requirements, interfaces, design basis and criteria by coordinating with key stakeholders/systems engineers and support identifying applicable industry codes and standards including NFPA codes, 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, and Regulatory Guide 1.189
  • Write and develop design documentation including, but not limited to, fire hazard analyses, safe shutdown analyses, design basis documents, technical reports, calculations, design descriptions and drawings in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Perform Systems Engineering processes for the designed fire protection systems and components.
  • Demonstrate project management skills to effectively organize and lead external engineering partners in fire protection system implementation.

Requirements

  • Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.
  • Typically, experience with mechanical process equipment design, procurement, installation, and/or operation is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university required.
  • Experience with design and operation of fire protection systems including, but not limited to, sprinkler systems, fire detection systems, fire barriers, smoke control systems, and fire water supply systems.
  • Knowledge of fire science and fire dynamics: fire and smoke behavior, fire growth, combustion, material, and heat transfer.
  • Experience using fire modeling computer codes and models to define potential fire scenarios and consequences.
  • Knowledge of system requirements management, and verification.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, as well as relevant aspects of nuclear power plant licensing, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Technical proficiency in fundamentals of mechanical design for structural and fluidic components related to fire protection systems.

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.
  • $100,000 - $125,000;

Company info

  • We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process.

Equal opportunity

  • An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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