Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer I/II IBEW 949
About The Position
Xcel Energy is anticipating an opening for one or more Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer I/II roles for the Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN. This position performs or oversees design and engineering activities in support of the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of the nuclear generation power plants. The role involves solving complex engineering issues, supporting plant modifications, performing calculations, conducting engineering evaluations, determining equipment operability, maintaining design basis documents, and resolving complex Corrective Action Issues. Additional responsibilities include reviewing design documents, assessing adverse conditions, performing engineering analyses, and project management. This role will include oversight and ownership of the plant’s electrical analysis and design basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university.
- Engineering experience with high performance ratings.
- May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station.
- Required to maintain nuclear “fitness for duty” during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty.
- Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy’s nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position.
- Engineer I = 0 years minimum experience
- Engineer II = 2 years minimum experience
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Advance degree (in engineering or other related technical field).
Responsibilities
- Perform, lead or oversee performance of highly technical or complex plant modifications.
- Lead troubleshooting of nuclear power plant systems, calculations, engineering evaluations, operability determinations, maintenance of design basis documents, resolution of complex Corrective Action issues, support of continued plant operation, assessment of adverse conditions and project management.
- Become proficient with the electrical analysis software ETAP.
- Develop schedules, utilize work management tools, performs or oversee assignments for engineering related activities at the most senior level subject matter expert to support site and fleet goals.
- Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
- Attend Department and plant meetings and represent the Company at industry events or activities.
- Attend training and complete other duties and/or projects as assigned by department leadership.
Benefits
- 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 reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
