System Relay Specialist Apprentice - Maple Grove, MN

Xcel Energy•Maple Grove, MN

6d•$42 - $67•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 the need for one or more Apprentice System Relay Specialist(s) at our Maple Grove Service Center in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The starting rate of pay for this position is $42.44 hourly (2025 rate). This position will be posted for 10 working days from March 27, 2026, to April 10, 2026. Summary The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, inspecting, and calibrating control and relaying systems for plant (nuclear, non-nuclear) and substation equipment throughout Xcel Energy and customer facilities. Physical demands include but are not limited to lifting, carrying, climbing, handling, kneeling, and reaching. Minimum Requirements: High school education or equivalent. Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license & be able to operate NSP vehicles. Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic theory. Must possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Must be willing and able to work considerable amounts of overtime and out-of-town work. Ability to learn computer software including but not limited to SAP, Work Manager and Switch Plan. Required to work outdoors and in power plant environments (including nuclear plants). Participate in random drug testing and annual nuclear requalification training and testing is required. Must meet NRC screening requirements necessary for the job to be consistent with the journeyman posting. Special Requirement: Must pass entrance screening exam in electrical/electronic theory. The exam will include AC and DC theory (resistive, capacitive & inductive circuits), transistor theory and application, linear amplifiers, integrated circuits, and digital logic. The exam will be held at the Maple Grove Service Center Auditorium on or around the first week of June 2026. Candidates will be notified of actual testing date. 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] . Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $42.44 to $67.20 per hour This position is eligible for the following 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), 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, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license & be able to operate NSP vehicles
Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic theory
Must possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing and able to work considerable amounts of overtime and out-of-town work
Ability to learn computer software including but not limited to SAP, Work Manager and Switch Plan
Required to work outdoors and in power plant environments (including nuclear plants)
Participate in random drug testing and annual nuclear requalification training and testing is required
Must meet NRC screening requirements necessary for the job to be consistent with the journeyman posting
Must pass entrance screening exam in electrical/electronic theory. The exam will include AC and DC theory (resistive, capacitive & inductive circuits), transistor theory and application, linear amplifiers, integrated circuits, and digital logic

Responsibilities

installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, inspecting, and calibrating control and relaying systems for plant (nuclear, non-nuclear) and substation equipment throughout Xcel Energy and customer facilities

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)
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
Pension
401(k) plan
Vacation
Holidays
Additional days off
Sick Time
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