Senior Nuclear Regulatory Engineer

About the Role

• Coordinate communications with the NRC and facilitate inspection preparation and follow‑up. • Conduct and lead management and technical meetings related to regulatory matters. • Prepare licensing actions such as NOEDs, technical specification changes, license amendments, code relief requests, and exemptions. • Draft regulatory correspondence including letters, Licensee Event Reports, and information requests. • Research and develop licensing‑basis positions using historical regulatory data. • Monitor plant operational status and reportability concerns, notifying management of regulatory vulnerabilities. • Support site operations and collaborate with Fleet and Site teams to achieve excellence plan goals. • Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements (UFSAR, technical specifications) and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸inspection coordination
• ▸licensing actions
• ▸regulatory correspondence
• ▸data research
• ▸status monitoring
• ▸compliance management

What You Bring

Xcel Energy is hiring a Nuclear Regulatory Engineer based in downtown Minneapolis, MN. The role provides regulatory support to ensure the nuclear power plant complies with the UFSAR, technical specifications, and other regulatory commitments. It involves high‑visibility communication across all organization levels and problem solving on a wide range of subjects, requiring excellent written and verbal skills. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution and at least eight years of engineering experience. An SRO license or demonstrated operational experience is desired, and prior work in nuclear compliance or licensing is highly valued. Periodic travel may be required. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) and 8+ years of engineering experience. • Possess an SRO license or equivalent operational experience; nuclear compliance or licensing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• ▸abet degree
• ▸8+ years
• ▸sro license
• ▸nuclear compliance
• ▸communication
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can apply your skills at a company you can be proud of? Xcel Energy offers a challenging workplace with opportunities to learn and grow, making it an ideal place for motivated professionals. The anticipated base pay ranges from $109,500 to $155,500 per year, complemented by an extensive benefits package that includes an annual incentive program, medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, various reimbursement accounts, disability coverage, employee assistance, fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transit programs, recognition awards, pension, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, volunteer PTO, and parental leave. • Base salary $109,500–$155,500 with eligibility for annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, HSA/FSA, retirement, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Work Environment

Onsite