X-energy · 4 weeks ago
Engineering Manager - Instrumentation & Controls
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expX-energy is a company specializing in engineering solutions and they are seeking an Engineering Manager for their Instrumentation & Controls team. The role involves managing the engineering group responsible for I&C design and development, directing engineers, and ensuring project delivery meets quality and budget standards.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
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