Director of Nuclear Fuel Life Cycle - Minneapolis, MN

Company: Xcel Energy
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: March 30, 2026

Job Description:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401, United States of America 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. Position Summary Responsible for oversight of the functions comprising the nuclear fuel lifecycle. This includes: Planning, managing, coordinating, and directing the procurement of nuclear fuel commodities including uranium concentrates, conversion services, enrichment services, and fuel fabrication to ensure all needed materials are available for reactor reloads. Director-level management of all nuclear fuel cycle analysis, reload safety analyses, and nuclear fuel accounting, capital and fuel expense budgets, and nuclear fuel related processes. Director-level management of the reactor engineering function including site-based nuclear engineering resources. Director level management of dry fuel storage including cask procurement, loading requirements, and loading campaigns. Supports development of nuclear fuel related data to support regulatory filings and responses to regulatory interrogatories. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the status of the nuclear fuel industry as it potentially impacts the procurement of nuclear fuel commodities. Essential Responsibilities - Responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and directing the procurement of nuclear fuel commodities in an effective and efficient manner. - Leads the development and implementation of strategies and actions to respond to emergent nuclear fuel industry related issues. Stays abreast of ever-changing nuclear fuel supply markets and industry events impacting nuclear fuel supply. - Supports Xcel Energy Regulatory in developing nuclear fuel related data for regulatory filings, responses to regulatory interrogatories, and routine required reporting. - Acts as Program Owner for 10 CFR Part 810 in support of nuclear and information technology. - Supports the ongoing operations of the sites and remains jointly accountable with site personnel for meeting site performance objectives. - Represents Xcel Energy in external meetings with State Regulators, Industry Working Groups, Xcel Energy customers, and others as requested. - Support Xcel Energy Federal Lobbyists on nuclear fuel related issues. Minimum Requirements - BS or BA in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business, or related field with a minimum of 10 years nuclear industry experience. - Preferred: Nuclear engineering management/oversight experience. - Demonstrated success in leadership and team building skills. - Experience negotiating contracts with external parties. - Excellent communication skills are required. - Must have knowledge of nuclear fuel generation systems and fuel requirements, reload safety analyses, reactor engineering, nuclear fuel purchasing methodologies, risk management tools and strategies, government regulations regarding nuclear fuel. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. 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 please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $170,700.00 to $242,366.66 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 03/29/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. 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