Nuclear Reactor Engineer Intern - MN

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. At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond. We are looking for two interns with Nuclear Engineering majors, one for the Prairie Island nuclear plant and one for the Monticello nuclear plant. Both interns will be assigned to the reactor engineering group, which is a fleet group covering both plants.

The Reactor Engineer interns will perform tasks to assist with monitoring the nuclear reactor cores, analyzing trend data from the reactor, assist with process improvements to enhance core and nuclear fuel monitoring. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Review nuclear core and plant reactor daily trend data Generate procedure change requests for reactor engineering procedures Assist with new nuclear fuel receipt Improve/automate data collection and analysis related to reactor core components and thermal limits This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Current student, Junior or higher Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Nuclear Engineering Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hou