Xcel Energy · 2 months ago
Mechanical or Electrical Engineer – Pumps and Motors
Monticello, MN, 55362
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer specializing in Pumps and Motors. This role involves optimizing component performance in nuclear power plants, providing technical leadership, and driving improvements in equipment reliability.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the fleet’s focal point for assigned components, providing strategic direction and technical expertise
Lead complex troubleshooting and evaluations of nuclear component equipment
Resolve short-term equipment issues and assess adverse conditions
Develop long-range improvement plans, including budget forecasts
Monitor and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce costs
Make scope decisions for outages in assigned areas
Provide technical and personnel leadership to site engineering and maintenance teams
Mentor new and existing staff on technologies and best practices
Establish and uphold quality expectations for engineering and maintenance deliverables
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Use long-term asset and life cycle management processes to plan and track major maintenance for critical and non-critical components
Lead High Impact Teams for online major maintenance and outages
Oversee and supervise major maintenance contractors
Develop strategies to enhance maintenance personnel skills and knowledge
Contribute to training programs and procedures for assigned components
Ensure inclusion of critical information for precision maintenance
Perform Maintenance Discipline Supervisor duties during outages or major work windows, as negotiated with leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Integrated nuclear power generating plant knowledge
Minimum of 5 years of responsible power plant experience, with a minimum of three years in nuclear power plant experience
Significant experience evaluating and solving engineering and maintenance issues
Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants
Required to maintain nuclear 'fitness for duty' during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university
6 years of engineering experience with satisfactory performance in nuclear generating plant operations and/or maintenance processes
8 or more years engineering experience with satisfactory performance and demonstrated expertise in problem solving in nuclear generating plants
Ability to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station
Preferred
Current or previous SRO License or SRO certification
Management training or education
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Advanced degree (in engineering or other related technical field)
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-27
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