Nuclear Engineering Manager – Reliability & Leadership

Xcel Energy; Monticello (MN); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota seeks a capable Senior Engineering Manager to lead its nuclear station engineering organization. You will guide staff performance, drive reliability, and ensure work aligns with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program oversight, and coordination with industry groups to adopt best practices across the fleet. This hybrid role emphasizes leadership and technical excellence in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Two years of supervisory experience or equivalent
• Five years of nuclear experience preferred
• Professional engineering certification or licensure preferred
• Management training or education preferred
• SRO license or certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide site leadership for identification and resolution of equipment reliability and engineering issues.
• Lead and coach engineering staff, set standards, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with management to support day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Oversee Equipment Reliability and Engineering programs and long-term improvement plans.
• Support Emergency Response Teams and outage planning across sites.
• Assist with Engineering O&M and capital budgets and site budgeting.
• Engage with INPO, NRC, and EPRI to align site engineering standards with industry practices.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Nuclear experience

Performance management

Supervisory experience

SRO certification

Professional engineering license

Management training

Staff development

Troubleshooting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional engineering certification

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minnesota seeks a capable Senior Engineering Manager to lead its nuclear station engineering organization. You will guide staff performance, drive reliability, and ensure work aligns with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program oversight, and coordination with industry groups to adopt best practices across the fleet. This hybrid role emphasizes leadership and technical excellence in a demanding environment.