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Engineering Manager - Instrumentation & Controls

TRISO-X
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
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 position manages the engineering group responsible for performing engineering, analysis, design, and development of instrumentation and controls (I&C) within the plant or within other technologies across all projects and programs. This includes, but is not limited to, directing the work of engineers on the team, supporting the organizational needs of the I&C design, communication system design, radiation monitoring, operator interface design and integration with the cyber monitoring system and plant access control systems. Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities: Manage the execution of the I&C design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements. Assigns engineering resources across projects and ensures qualified staff are performing the work. Manage design cycle planning and provide direction to align the 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 Project leadership. Manages I&C engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development. Influences the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation. Reviews internal business problems and recommends practical improvements to products, processes, tools, and services. Uses judgement to make decisions and handle simple to medium level tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or I&C engineering. Evaluates the quality of information provided by stakeholders and prompts clarification through targeted, relevant questions. Identifies solutions to engineering problems and provides practical recommendations. Collaborate with engineering teams on new reactor system designs. Ensure team compliance with design-control procedures, oversee complete and accurate documentation, coordinate internal and external design reviews, and maintain the integrity of product-configuration data. Manage relationships with external engineering vendors and contractors, including oversight of deliverables, performance, and contract compliance. Support contract development and technical evaluation for outsourced I&C work scopes. Develop and execute staffing plans to support current and future project needs, including forecasting, hiring, onboarding, and resource allocation. Balance internal and external engineering resources to optimize project execution and technical quality. 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, electronic engineering, or electrical computer engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college. Typically, ten plus years of professional experience in engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience. Experience estimating time and resources needed to execute engineering activities. Requires specialized knowledge within the function of I&C design engineering. Experience managing external vendors or engineering contractors, including evaluating technical performance and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Demonstrated ability to develop staffing plans, manage team capacity, and support recruiting or onboarding of technical personnel. Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed Hours: Standard office schedule are 8:00am-5:00pm ET, 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. A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is: $153,975- $256,625 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. X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs. Watch our Anthem here 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at hr@x-energy.com. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.

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