Nuclear Engineer I/II/Sr. or Pr.

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to support reload core design, licensing analyses, and in-core fuel management for BWR operations, with a focus on delivering high-quality, timely engineering solutions. This role is based in Minneapolis with a hybrid schedule, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities include coordinating reload projects, reviewing contractor work, mentoring teammates, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access qualifications for nuclear plants.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reload core/design, reload licensing analyses, and in-core fuel management.
• Coordinate engineering assignments for cycle reload projects with teams and vendors.
• Recommend procedural and design improvements; support inspections and oversight.
• Provide technically sound, timely, cost-effective recommendations.
• Review contractor work and interface with internal/external groups.
• Lead and mentor teammates; participate in emergency response and outages.
• Communicate complex nuclear topics clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Support safety, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you'll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you'll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Responsible for performing a variety of nuclear fuels engineering tasks in the areas of reload core design, reload licensing analyses, and in-core fuel management in support of BWR plant operation. A background in Nuclear Engineering with exceptional problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills is preferred for this position. Individuals in this position may also provide technical guidance and direction to consultants or other Xcel employees in support of in-plant activities and producing high quality, timely and cost-effective engineering solutions to technical problems.

This position will be considered for the corporate office located in Minneapolis, MN.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform reload core / bundle design, reload licensing, in-core fuel management, and analyses supporting fuel reliability and performance of nuclear fuel.
• Perform and coordinate engineering assignments in support of the cycle reload project. These activities include reload fuel and core design, in-house and vendor reload licensing analyses, license amendment preparation, Core Monitoring System input preparation, and Startup Physics analyses. Work alone or as part of a project team. Schedule work to meet completion dates and technical requirements
• Recommend changes in procedures, analysis methods, design, or equipment. Work activities may include on-site support of fuel inspections, fuel and control blade manufacturing oversight, or other special studies as appropriate.
• Apply sound engineering principles to provide technically correct, timely and cost-effective recommendations.
• Review and approve design work completed by contractors and/or other engineers and be a key interface with other groups, both internal and external to Xcel Energy.
• Work effectively in a team environment, as a team leader, mentor, and as a team member.
• Understand and practice company safety and industrial hygiene policies during the conduct of such activities as core verification, irradiated fuel inspection, and manufacturing oversight.
• Clearly communicate technical and complex nuclear fuel related topics orally and in writing to all levels of management. This includes collaborating with management to define issues and needs as well as developing and recommending improvement and corrective actions.
• Participate in Xcel Energy Emergency Response Organization, refueling outages (including irradiated fuel inspections and fuel maintenance), and vendor oversight activities, as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Engineer I

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear 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 60 or 690 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.

Engineer II

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear 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 60 or 90 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