Perform and coordinate engineering assignments in support of the cycle reload project.
Schedule work to meet completion dates and technical
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.
Requirements
A background in Nuclear Engineering with exceptional problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills is preferred for this position.
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
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.
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 and competencies to be an engineer at a career level in the nuclear utility business.
Engineer Bachelor's degree in Nuclear 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
May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 60 or 90 minutes from the nuclear generation station.
Advance degree (in engineering or other related technical field).
Sr. Engineer Bachelor's degree in Nuclear 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
Advanced degree (in engineering or other related technical field). Preferred
experience preferred. PC skills are required in the performance of daily work activities. Proficiency with linux, scripting, and programming is desired. Previous
experience using CASMO-SIMULATE. A working knowledge of regulatory
M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering is preferred.
Engineer in Training Certificate or Professional Engineer License 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.
Benefits
Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $77,500.00 to $189,567.00 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
Contact
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Additional details
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.
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.
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 may include, but are not limited to: Perform reload core / bundle design, reload licensing, in-core fuel management, and analyses supporting fuel reliability and performance of nuclear fuel.
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.
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.
Work effectively in a team environment, as a team leader, mentor, and as a team member.