Mechanical or Electrical Engineer I/II - Monticello, MN
About The Position
This is an entry-level professional engineering position in a nuclear power generation environment, working in either electrical or mechanical engineering. The Engineer I works under close supervision, receives specific instructions, and performs routine engineering work using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete related engineering tasks. Engineer I employees complete nuclear engineering qualifications within their first two years. The role involves progressively working with less supervision and completing assigned portions of broader engineering work. Employees may contribute to work schedules and project estimates, analyze reliability or system and program deficiencies, use work management tools, and support site and fleet goals. The position may also involve area teams, planning and operational study groups, departmental and plant meetings, and industry or fleet activities. The position is based in Monticello, Minnesota. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model, with many roles expected onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday; work-location expectations vary by role, team, and business needs. The position may require emergency response duties and living within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station. Employees assigned on-call or emergency response duties must maintain nuclear fitness for duty during off hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Engineer I: 0–2 years of experience.
- Engineer II: 2 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants.
- May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station.
- Must maintain nuclear fitness for duty during off hours when on call or assigned emergency response duties.
- Demonstrate satisfactory performance and progress in learning the skills and competencies required for engineering work in the nuclear utility business.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine engineering work using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Complete specific portions of broader engineering assignments, following prescribed methods and instructions.
- Apply standard practices and techniques, correlate data, identify discrepancies, and follow related processes through completion.
- Develop or contribute to work schedules and prepare estimates for projects or sections of projects.
- Analyze reliability, system, or program deficiencies as needed.
- Use work management tools and perform engineering assignments in support of site and fleet goals.
- Participate in area teams to identify opportunities and establish action plans.
- Participate in planning, engineering, and operational study teams or committees.
- Attend departmental and plant meetings, as well as industry and fleet activities.
- Complete nuclear engineering qualifications and training to develop skills for higher levels.
- Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
