Structural Civil Engineer Senior​/Principal - Monticello, MN

Position Summary

This Senior or Principal position performs Civil Structural, Design, Systems, Program, Plant Component or Nuclear engineering activities in support of the safe, reliable and efficient operations of the nuclear generation power plants at a Plant and Fleet expert level. Primary responsibilities include leading the development of plant modifications, calculations, engineering evaluations, operability determinations, maintenance of design basis documents and resolution of Corrective Action Issues.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing other engineers in the review of existing or new design documents, in support of continued plant operation, assessment of adverse conditions, engineering analyses, and project management.

• Lead or oversee the development of plant modifications or program documents, perform or supervise complex troubleshooting of nuclear power plant systems, calculations, engineering evaluations, operability determinations, maintenance of design basis documents, resolution of Corrective Action issues, support continued plant operation, and assess adverse conditions. Provide technical leadership for other engineers and designers and act as the technical lead for quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop schedules, utilize work management tools, and perform or oversee assignments for engineering activities at a subject‑matter‑expert level to support site and fleet goals. Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
• Attend departmental and plant meetings and represent the company at industry events or activities.
• Attend training and complete other duties and projects as assigned by department leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET‑accredited college or university and 8 or more years of engineering experience with satisfactory performance and demonstrated expertise in problem‑solving in nuclear generating plants. Demonstrated expertise in at least one engineering discipline area is required.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET‑accredited college or university or equivalent, 10 or more years of engineering experience for principal and 8 or more years for senior, with satisfactory performance and demonstrated expertise in problem‑solving in nuclear generating plants. Equivalent experience in electrical power plant, industrial, naval, or Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) may be considered in lieu of up to one half of nuclear generation experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to the company’s nuclear power plants is essential. May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station. Required to maintain nuclear “fitness for duty” during off‑hours if on‑call or designated emergency response duty. Preferred:
Professional Engineer (PE) license, SRO license or certification, advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $ to $ per year.

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.

Final date to receive applications: 02/26/26

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual…