Nuclear Engineer I​/II​/Sr. or Pr

Position Overview

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.

• 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, including 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, scheduling work to meet completion dates and technical requirements.
• Recommend changes in procedures, analysis methods, design, or equipment to improve safety, reliability, or cost effectiveness.
• Provide 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, serving as a key interface with internal and external groups.
• Work effectively in a team environment, acting as a team leader, mentor, and team member.
• Understand and practice company safety and industrial hygiene policies during core verification, irradiated fuel inspection, and manufacturing oversight activities.
• Clearly communicate technical and complex nuclear fuel related topics orally and in writing to all levels of management, collaborating with management to define issues and needs, and 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.

• Engineer I:
  Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical field (ABET accredited), 0‑2 years experience, ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to nuclear power plants. May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 60 or 90 minutes of the nuclear generation station. Must maintain "fitness for duty" during off hours if on call.
• Engineer II
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field, 2 years experience, ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access, may assume emergency response duties and live within 60 or 90 minutes of the plant, and maintain fitness for duty during off hours if on call.
• Engineer
  :
  Bachelor’s degree, 6 years of engineering experience in nuclear generating plant operations or equivalent, ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access, may assume emergency response duties and live within 60 or 90 minutes of the plant, maintain fitness for duty during off hours if on call. Preferred:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license, advanced degree.
• Sr. Engineer
  :
  Bachelor’s degree, 8 or more years experience with demonstrated expertise in at least one engineering discipline area, ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access, may assume emergency response duties and live within 60 or 90 minutes of the plant, maintain fitness for duty during off hours if on call. Preferred:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license, advanced degree.

• At least three years of experience with improving performance in an entry‑level position.
• BWR core design experience.
• Proficiency with PC, Linux, scripting, and programming.
• Previous experience using CASMO‑SIMULATE.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to nuclear fuel engineering.
• MS degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Excellent communication, strong leadership, assertiveness, and problem‑solving skills.
• Engineer in Training Certificate or Professional Engineer license.

Anticipated starting base pay: $77,500.00…