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Electrical Design Engineer

X-energy
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
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 role is responsible for the design implementation of electric auxiliaries, interconnection, services, and/or specialties. The engineer supports engagement with the project team and/or other subject matter experts to understand operability needs, interfaces, and requirements. 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.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.
  • Support the assessment of customer needs and/or requirements.
  • 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, area classification drawings, physical layouts, site grounding, meter & relay, communications, system descriptions, reports, white papers, or other tasks as assigned.
  • Works 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 interfaces with other design/system engineers.
  • Preparation and review of design packages and design calculations for delivery to client.
  • Develop equipment specifications and data sheets.
  • Organizes engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and quantity take off.
  • Assist in project planning and scheduling.
  • Assist systems engineering with interface management and requirements decomposition.
  • Reviews and checks the work of colleagues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program, with coursework focusing on power systems, or a professional engineering license in the appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board.

Level V

  • Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Teach and mentor more junior team members.

Stay abreast of industry and academic trends, breakthroughs, and best practices.

  • Typically, fifteen years of experience in a functional engineering role.
  • 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.

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office

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.

Qualifications

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:

$170,000- $200,000

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.

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.

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E-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

Salary : $170,000 - $200,000

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