Mechanical or Electrical Engineer – Pumps and Motors

About the Role

The open positions—Component Specialist, Nuclear Engineer, and Senior Nuclear Engineer—focus on optimizing the performance of motors, pumps, and related components across Xcel’s nuclear fleet. The role provides technical leadership, strategic component ownership, and hands‑on troubleshooting, while developing long‑range improvement plans and coaching site engineering and maintenance teams. Candidates will also supervise major maintenance, manage outages, and contribute to training and procedural development. • Serve as the fleet’s focal point for motors, pumps, and related components, providing strategic direction and technical expertise. • Lead complex troubleshooting and evaluation of nuclear component equipment to resolve short‑term issues. • Develop and implement long‑range component improvement plans, including budget forecasts and predictive maintenance strategies. • Mentor and coach site engineering and maintenance personnel on best practices and emerging technologies. • Oversee major maintenance activities, supervise contractors, and make scope decisions during outages. • Create and deliver training programs and procedures to enhance maintenance personnel skills. • Perform Maintenance Discipline Supervisor duties during high‑demand periods and outage windows. • Maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel’s nuclear facilities and be available for emergency response duties.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸component owner
• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸predictive maintenance
• ▸improvement planning
• ▸maintenance supervision
• ▸training development

What You Bring

Component Specialists must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, possess at least five years of power‑plant experience (including three years in nuclear operations), and have strong expertise in motors and pumps; an SRO license and supervisory experience are preferred. Nuclear Engineers require a BS in engineering (ABET‑accredited), six years of engineering experience in nuclear generation or comparable settings, and the ability to obtain unescorted plant access; a PE license, SRO certification, or advanced degree are a plus. Senior Nuclear Engineers need eight or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated problem‑solving expertise, similar access qualifications, and preference for PE, SRO, and graduate education. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET‑accredited) with at least five to eight years of power‑plant experience, including nuclear experience. • Possess or be eligible for SRO licensing; professional engineer (PE) licensure and advanced degrees are preferred.

Requirements

• ▸abet degree
• ▸power plant
• ▸nuclear
• ▸pe license
• ▸sro license
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Base pay for these roles ranges from $95,200 to $160,766 annually, supplemented by an Annual Incentive Program and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursements, and transportation assistance. Benefit plans are subject to change at Xcel’s discretion. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Receive a salary between $95,200 and $160,766, plus eligibility for an Annual Incentive Program. • Access a comprehensive benefits suite: medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement (pension and 401(k)), PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, fitness and transportation reimbursements, and employee assistance programs.

Work Environment

Onsite