Mechanical Design Engineer I​/II​/Senior

Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer I/II/Senior to work in the EFIN group for the Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN. The base rate of pay for this classification starts at $48.37 to $75.05 per hour. This position performs or oversees design and engineering activities to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of our nuclear generation power plants.

• Support complex plant modifications, alternatives, calculations, and engineering evaluations.
• Determine equipment operability and maintain design basis documents.
• Resolve complex corrective action issues and support continued plant operation.
• Review existing and new design documents, programs, procedures, or contracts in support of plant operation.
• Assess adverse conditions and conduct engineering analyses.
• Plan and manage projects, including developing schedules and utilizing work management tools.
• Attend department and plant meetings, represent the company at industry events.
• Attend training and complete additional duties or projects as assigned by department leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Engineering experience with high performance ratings.
• May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30–60 minutes of the nuclear generation station.
• Maintenance of nuclear “fitness for duty” during off‑hours if on‑call or designated emergency response duty.
• Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy’s nuclear power plants.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• SRO License or certification preferred.
• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Successful acquisition of a General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access, including completion of Nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process.
• Experience levels:
  Engineer I (0 years), Engineer II (2 years), Engineer (6 years), Senior Engineer (8 years).

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Limited‑Purpose FSA, 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).

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

You will not be penalized for redacting or removing age‑identifying information, including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation, in any materials you submit.

Final date to receive applications: 06/07/26

EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency | Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)