Nuclear Fuel Design Engineer (I–Sr) | Hybrid

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Nuclear Fuels Engineer to design reload cores, perform licensing analyses, and manage in-core fuel performance. You will work with a team to deliver timely, cost-effective engineering solutions for nuclear fuel reliability and plant operations.

The role requires a Nuclear Engineering degree, strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to obtain unescorted access to nuclear facilities. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical field from 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.
• May be required to live within 60 or 690 minutes from the nuclear generation station.
• Fitness for duty during off hours if on call or emergency duty.

Responsibilities

• Perform reload core / bundle design, reload licensing, in-core fuel management, and analyses supporting fuel reliability and performance of nuclear fuel.
• Coordinate engineering assignments in support of cycle reload project and startup physics analyses.
• Review design work and communicate technical topics to management and teams.

Skills

Nuclear Engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Linux

Scripting

Programming

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Nuclear Fuels Engineer to design reload cores, perform licensing analyses, and manage in-core fuel performance. You will work with a team to deliver timely, cost-effective engineering solutions for nuclear fuel reliability and plant operations.

The role requires a Nuclear Engineering degree, strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to obtain unescorted access to nuclear facilities. Hybrid work options may apply.