Project Manager I or Project Manager IBEW 949 - Welch, MN

Xcel Energy•Welch Township, MN

5d•$75 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate an opening for one or more Project Manager I or Project Manager role for the Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN. The base rate of pay for this classification will be starts off at $75.05 hourly and can go up to $80.82 base off experience. The position will be posted for 10 Working Days from February 6, 2026 to February 19th, 2026. Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant is looking for a Project Manager I to support project management functions at the plant site. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related 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 you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Three to 7 years of experience at a power plant project management, engineering, construction, planning or modification responsible engineer.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university, equivalent combination of education and experience, or responsible engineer for 5 years at a nuclear power plant.
Considered a competent Project Manager, but requiring some guidance and support in complex aspects of functional assignments.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills, with proven attention to detail.
Demonstrates ability to build and maintain positive working relations with both internal and external customers and contracts.
Ability to manage different priorities and projects to meet critical deadlines.
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)

Nice To Haves

Obtained Project Management Certification (PMP). Require for future Employees.
Management takes active role in Obtaining and maintaining the PMP Certification.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include project planning, project scope, schedule and cost development, and interfacing with plant maintenance and construction forces
Meets with system, program and design engineering, operations, maintenance and construction department personnel to develop project scope of work, schedule and cost estimates
Helps to establish contracts, monitors progress of work and budget, resolves conflicts and adjusts resources as required
Assists higher Project Management levels in work projects with assigned specific accountabilities and adjusts resources as required

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)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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