Engineer IV, Simulation - Electrical

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Job Description

This role is responsible for the Operator Training Simulator development by simulating the nuclear plant systems and components, including instrument & control systems, on an integrated software and hardware environment. This position performs simulator model development, simulator integration, simulator testing, simulator maintenance, and subcontract oversight.

 

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and captures requirements and functions of the electrical system for nuclear generating stations.
• Execute simulator assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilizes conventional specification and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.
• Leads reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding simulator design.
• Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
• Develop/maintain plant simulation models.
• Develop the operator training simulator requirements.
• Conduct the operator training simulator verification and validation activities.
• Write simulator technical reports and testing reports.
• Create simulation models for electrical systems and components, e.g., generator, motor control center, transformer, voltage regulator, battery, circulator breaker, etc.
• Create electrical simulation network based on single-line diagrams and electrical loads.
• Review subcontractor technical reports and other deliverables.
• Maintain simulator hardware and software.
• Maintain simulator configuration control tools on GitLab.
• 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/mechanical engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Familiar with power plant electrical equipment and components.
• Familiar with electric single-line diagram.
• Proven experience in electric modeling and simulations.
• 10+ years’ experience in operator training simulator development.
• Familiar with distributed control system.

Location: Frederick, MD

Work Site Expectations: Onsite 4 days in office
Travel Expectations:  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