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
2.0
Jul 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Promising product and industry. Decent pay. Talented engineers but underutilized in an organization that struggles to prioritize effectively and support employee needs.

Cons

Absolute chaos. High turnover. Many talented employees continue to leave due to lack of direction. While leadership changes in recent years have brought some improvement, the overall culture and management remain poor. Much of the workday is spent juggling shifting timelines and schedule updates instead of making meaningful progress. HR practices are another pain point. The rigid 5-day in-office policy, payroll errors, and failure to address inappropriate behavior—such as individuals promoting personal religious beliefs at work—reflect a lack of accountability. There also appears to be no clear talent retention strategy in place. The recruitment process is inefficient and inconsistent. In some instances, candidates are flown in and heavily courted, and in other instances, they’re hired without a clear defined role. Frequent reorgs also further prevent the company from building a cohesive, functional structure. Parental leave policies are also deeply outdated. The company offers only two weeks of paternity leave, which sends the message that fathers are not expected to play an equal role at home. This policy has been a deal breaker for some candidates, and rightly so. It’s out of step with modern expectations and family needs.

1.0
Apr 10, 2025

Massively Disorganized Company, Stay Away

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pleasant coworkers. Intelligent people trying their best.

Cons

Too much reliance on outsourcing their main business, even still. Extremely shocking disconnect in the realities of the project and basic best business practices. Missing over 90% of their schedule targets and zero ideas how to catch up.

1.0
Mar 28, 2024

Good Benefits

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good health benefits and vacation

Cons

Poor Management Skills and planning. Over 100 employees laid off so they could go public

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