Engineer I II Engineer Sr Engineer IBEW 949 Welch MN

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We anticipate an opening for one or more Engineer role for the Nuclear Plant in Welch MN. The base rate of pay for this classification will be starts off at $48.37 hourly and can go up to $75.04 base off experience. The position will be posted for 10 Working Days from April 17 2025to April 302025.

Xcel Energy is hiring a Nuclear Programs Engineer to be based out of the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant in Welch Minnesota. The Nuclear Programs Engineer provides oversight and support to ensure that the plant meets industry standards and regulatory requirements equipment is monitored tested and maintained to ensure station reliability procedures and processes are in place to manage the programs and assessments are conducted to make improvements.

Candidates with 2 years of experience are preferred. Plant and nuclear programs or similar experience is preferred (including but not limited to: inservice testing and inservice inspection). The below description and requirements are for the Engineer II level within the Engineering hierarchy however this position may be filled at a higher level which may have additional requirements. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidates skills and experience.

Summary

This is a continuing development level for professional engineering work in a nuclear power generation environment. Typically performs engineer work at a competent level but works under some supervision on more complex aspects of functional assignments. The Engineer II outlines plan for design development or implementation of specific projects assigned with minimal supervision. Competently performs routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques procedures and criteria required to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks. The Engineer II may be assigned tasks in one or more of the nuclear engineering disciplines (e.g. systems design programs electrical materials civil/structural nuclear fuels procurement or regulatory affairs).

Responsibilities

Using prescribed methods performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations adjusts and correlates data recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes

Performs routine tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with engineering staff methods practices and programs of Xcel Energy. Assists with planning and design projects provide technical support and guidance for design construction and operations. Work with Supervisor on assignments with unusual or difficult problems. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.

Prepares schedules and estimates for specific projects may analyze reliability system or program deficiencies. May be involved with area teams to determine opportunities and set action plans. Participates in planning engineering and operational study teams or committees

Studies for and completes nuclear training and qualifications.

Required

Four year B.S. degree in engineering or a related technical field from an American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited college or university.

Engineer I 0 years minimum experience

Engineer II 2 years minimum experience

Engineer 6 years minimum experience

Senior Engineer 8 years minimum experience

Preferred

Previous nuclear experience

ASME Code Experience

A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen a criminal history check a psychological assessment initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energyrelated 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 youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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