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 are hiring a Procurement Engineer (Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer, or Senior Engineer) at our Monticello, MN location! The job description below represents the duties and responsibilities for the Engineer I level. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required for higher level within the hierarchy. The successful candidate will be hired into the level that is appropriate with their experience.

Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected. Performs routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria required to carry out a sequence of related Electrical engineering.

Essential Responsibilities

Work with increasingly less supervision; receive specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected and using prescribed methods, perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.Effectively use work management tools and perform engineering related assignments to support site and fleet goals. Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.Provides technical services to support Nuclear Supply Chain processes.Manages Data-Governance, validates contract and purchase order requirements to ensure quality assurance requirements, and resolves receipt inspection issues.Performs technical evaluation of replacement parts for suitability, dedications of parts for safety-related applications, and downgrades of nuclear safety related sub-components.Supports value capture savings through material shelf-life extensions and other key initiatives.Supports Supply Chain related inspections and audits.Attend departmental and/or plant meetings and industry/fleet activities.Attend Training.May be required to travel to other Xcel Energy sites.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university. 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 30 or 60 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.

Nuclear Engineer I requires 0-2 years of experienceNuclear Engineer II requires 2 years of experienceNuclear Engineer requires 6 years of experienceSr. Nuclear Engineer requires 8 or more years of experience

Preferred Requirements

Electrical Engineering or demonstrated related technical experience is preferred for this position. 

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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $86,200.00 to $184,935.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, 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, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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.

Deadline to Apply: 04/27/25

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