Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

This position performs Design, Systems, Program, Plant Component or Nuclear engineering activities in support of the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of the nuclear generation power plants.  Primary responsibilities include the development of plant modifications, calculations, engineering evaluations, operability determinations, maintenance of design basis documents and resolution of Corrective Action Issues. Additional responsibilities include the review of existing / new design (or program, plant, procedure or contract) documents, in support of continued plant operation, assessment of adverse conditions, engineering analyses, and project management skills.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Development of plant modifications or plant program documents or overseeing performance of assigned systems or complex troubleshooting of nuclear power plant systems, calculations, engineering evaluations, operability determinations, maintenance of design basis documents, resolution of Corrective Action issues, support of continued plant operation, assessment of adverse conditions and project management.

  • Develop schedules, utilize work management tools, perform assignments for engineering related activities to support site and fleet goals.

  • Perform other duties and activities as assigned.

  • Attend Department and plant meetings and represents the Company at industry events or activities.

  • Attend training and complete other duties and/or projects as assigned by department leadership.

Duties and responsibilities may differ if filling a higher or lower-level Engineer role.

Minimum Requirements - Senior Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university.

  • 8 or more years engineering experience with satisfactory performance and demonstrated expertise in problem solving in nuclear generating plants accompanied by demonstrated expertise in at least one engineering discipline area is required; (note: equivalent years of engineering experience in electrical power plant experience industrial, naval or Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) may be considered in lieu of up to one half of nuclear generation experience). 

  • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Company's nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position.

  • May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station.

  • Required to maintain nuclear "fitness for duty" during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty.

Minimum Requirements - Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university.

  • 6 years of engineering experience with satisfactory performance in nuclear generating plant operations and or maintenance processes is required; equivalent electrical power plant experience industrial, naval or Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) is acceptable in lieu of nuclear generation experience. Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position.

  • May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station.

  • Required to maintain nuclear "fitness for duty" during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty.

Minimum Requirements - Engineer II

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university.

  • 2 years' experience.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position.

  • May be required assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station.

  • May be required to maintain fitness for duty during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty.

  • Incumbents must demonstrate satisfactory performance and progress in learning the skills and competencies to be an engineer at a career level in the nuclear utility business.

Minimum Requirements - Engineer I

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university.

  • 0-2 years of experience.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position.

  • May be required assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station.

  • Required to maintain nuclear "fitness for duty" during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty.

  • Incumbents must demonstrate satisfactory performance and progress in learning the skills and competencies to be an engineer in the nuclear utility business.

Preferred Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.

  • SRO License or certification.

  • Advanced degree (in engineering or another related technical field).

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,800.00 to $156,833.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 01/03/25

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