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Process Engineering Team Lead - Waste & Recovery

X-energy
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
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Job Description
X-energy and Triso-X are looking for an engineering leader to provide management support to engineering group that is responsible for developing methods to process and disposition all waste streams generated by the TRISO-X Facility, a nuclear fuel fabrication facility being designed to manufacture TRISO coated-particle-based fuel forms.

This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, supporting the management of resource and organizational needs of the Waste & Recovery team. This role will also support design, licensing, construction, and operation of the TRISO-X Facility.

**Nuclear experience is not required for this position. **

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:
  • Support the execution of developing methods to process and disposition all waste streams generated by the TRISO-X Facility, a nuclear fuel fabrication facility being designed to manufacture TRISO coated-particle-based fuel forms using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.
    • Waste packaging.
    • Waste shipment.
    • Waste treatment.
    • Wastewater holding tanks.
    • Wastewater sampling.
    • Wastewater treatment.
    • Waste monitoring and surveying.
    • Interface with and provide support to waste permitting.
  • Work with commercial nondestructive assay equipment (NDA) manufacturers to develop/procure/implement NDA systems to support disposition of waste streams potentially contaminated with low enriched uranium.
  • Create and continually update a master list of all waste streams in the TRISO-X Facility.
  • Support the design and licensing of the TRISO-X Facility.
  • Supports with the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
  • Lead design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of 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.
  • May manage Waste & Recovery staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development.
  • Influences and supports the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear reactor technologies.
  • Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.
  • 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 chemical engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
  • Typically, seven plus years of relevant engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
  • Experience with leading engineering projects preferred.
  • Willing to work with hazardous materials such as low enriched uranium, nitric acid, and phenolic resin.
  • Strong chemistry background to understand concentrations and chemical hazards present in waste streams preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing facility design and approaches to lean manufacturing.
  • Experience in design of chemical processing equipment or related systems.
  • Understanding of waste permitting in the state of Tennessee preferred.

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

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel: 10%

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:
$104,500 - $165,000

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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