Mechanical or Electrical Engineer I/II - Monticello, MN

Xcel Energy•Monticello, MN

10d•$77,500 - $124,267•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level professional engineering position in a nuclear power generation environment, supporting electrical or mechanical engineering work. The Engineer I works under close supervision and receives specific instructions, applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to routine, related tasks. Engineer I hires complete nuclear engineering qualifications within their first two years. The Engineer II level requires at least two years of experience and involves work at a career level in the nuclear utility business. The engineer performs assigned portions of broader engineering work, applies standard practices, reviews and correlates data, identifies discrepancies, and follows processes through completion. The role may support project estimates and schedules, reliability or system analyses, work management, site and fleet goals, area teams, and planning, engineering, and operations studies. The position includes departmental, plant, and industry activities, along with training to develop skills for higher levels. The role is based in Monticello, Minnesota. Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model, with many roles expected onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday; specific 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. On-call or designated emergency-response assignments may require maintaining nuclear fitness for duty during off hours. Unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or 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 nuclear power plants.
Demonstrate satisfactory performance and progress in learning the skills and competencies required for engineering work in the nuclear utility business.
May be required to assume emergency-response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station.
May be required to maintain fitness for duty during off hours when on call or assigned emergency-response duty.

Responsibilities

Perform routine electrical or mechanical engineering work in a nuclear power generation environment using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Complete specific, limited portions of broader engineering assignments using prescribed methods and instructions.
Apply standard engineering practices, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies, and follow related processes through completion.
Develop or provide input to work schedules and prepare estimates for specific projects or project sections.
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 set 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 assigned miscellaneous duties and training to develop skills for higher levels.