X Energy reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)
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J. Clay Sell

61% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

X Energy has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The X Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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61 reviews
1.0
Aug 16, 2024

Poor Management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Their pay looked decent in the beginning before moving to the area and seeing what the living cost in the area is

Cons

Start-up culture, you can be stressed to the point you can't live your life outside work, while others come to the office to just play around and do nothing Beside the layoff decision that came in November and ruined the lives of many

4.0
Jul 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive Leadership: Plant Training leadership is excellent; both the manager and director of the group are fantastic. They advocate for our group, support us where needed, and check progress without micromanaging. Professional development is always on their minds. Excellent Team that Balances Work and Life: My team is staffed by genuinely incredible people. Beyond their resumes and work accomplishments, they are helpful and kind. We properly balance getting the job done and prioritizing life outside of work. Autonomy and Creativity: Never in my life have I been afforded such freedom to implement my vision. I am encouraged to try new things and take risks for the sake of disrupting the status quo. Opportunities to Grow: X-energy is a newer, growing company. New business opportunities arise and departments expand. There is a need for experienced people to work in or lead those groups. Fascinating Technology: The Xe-100 is a great combination of tried-and-true, albeit rare, high-temperature gas reactor technology with state-of-the-art passive safety features. Even for folks who have been in nuclear power for decades, this feels fresh and exciting.

Cons

Fast-Pace: Things change often - design specifics, customer requirements, even regulations. This degree of fluidity is a challenge few in the nuclear industry face. Many may find this unpleasant. After a career in the rather stagnant and slow military and commercial nuclear industries, (and with good time management!) I have found it invigorating. Cultural Shifts: The company's growth has led to the need for continuous cultural adaptation. There have been pains as we have scaled up, down, reorganized, and prepared to scale up once more. While this has deservedly garnered anger from those affected, I think that it is important to understand these shifts as the nature of a business righting its course.

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X Energy Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our company! We appreciate your support as we work to make this a best in class organization.
4.0
Jul 16, 2024

Good

Recommend
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Pros

Enthusiastic co-workers, good benefits, good pay

Cons

Office space, recent layoffs, location

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X Energy Response
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Thank you for sharing this feedback. We encourage you to use our internal communications process to provide additional comments on how we can support you better.
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