Project Manager

Overview Looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at Xcel Energy. A Project Manager I role is available at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Welch, MN. The base rate starts at $75.05 hourly and can rise to $80.82 based on experience. The position is posted for 10 working days from May 27, 2026 to June 9, 2026. Responsibilities Project planning, project scope, schedule, and cost development. Interfacing with plant maintenance and construction forces. Meet with system, program, and design engineering, operations, maintenance and construction department personnel to develop project scope of work, schedule and cost estimates. Help establish contracts, monitor progress and budget, resolve conflicts, and adjust resources as required. Assist higher Project Management levels in work projects with assigned specific accountabilities and adjust resources as required. Qualifications 3 to 7 years of experience at a power plant project management, engineering, construction, planning or modification responsible engineer. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or 5 years of responsible engineer experience at a nuclear power plant. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational skills with proven attention to detail. Ability to build and maintain positive working relations with internal and external customers and contracts. Ability to manage different priorities and projects to meet critical deadlines. Project Manager Requirements Obtained Project Management Certification (PMP). (Required for future employees.) Management takes an active role in obtaining and maintaining the PMP certification. Successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (alcohol/drug screen, criminal history check, psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation, and periodic credit & criminal history checks). Benefits 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 Savings and Retirement Plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply may contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr