Sr. or Pr.

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$77,500 - $189,567•Onsite

About The Position

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. A background in Nuclear Engineering with exceptional problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills is preferred for this position. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university.
0-2 years of experience (for Engineer I).
2 years' experience (for Engineer II).
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 (for Engineer).
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) (for Sr. Engineer).
Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position.
May be required assume emergency response duties and live within 60 or 90 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 (for Engineer I).
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 (for Engineer II).
PC skills are required in the performance of daily work activities.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Advance degree (in engineering or other related technical field).
At least three years of experience and improving performance in an entry level position.
BWR core design experience preferred.
Proficiency with linux, scripting, and programming is desired.
Previous experience using CASMO-SIMULATE.
A working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards, as they pertain to the area of nuclear fuel engineering, is also desirable.
M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, exhibit sound judgment, strong leadership, and assertiveness to resolve issues.
Flexibility with changing priorities and changing ways of doing business.
Demonstrated initiative, problem analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Engineer in Training Certificate or Professional Engineer License

Responsibilities

Perform reload core / bundle design, reload licensing, in-core fuel management, and analyses supporting fuel reliability and performance of nuclear fuel.
Perform and coordinate engineering assignments in support of the cycle reload project. 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.
Work alone or as part of a project team.
Schedule work to meet completion dates and technical 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.
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.
Work effectively in a team environment, as a team leader, mentor, and as a team member.
Understand and practice company safety and industrial hygiene policies during the conduct of such activities as core verification, irradiated fuel inspection, and manufacturing oversight.
Clearly communicate technical and complex nuclear fuel related topics orally and in writing to all levels of management. This includes collaborating with management to define issues and needs as well as developing and recommending improvement and corrective actions.
Participate in Xcel Energy Emergency Response Organization, refueling outages (including irradiated fuel inspections and fuel maintenance), and vendor oversight activities, as assigned