Controls System Engineer

Socket.dev; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial control systems at the Centrifuge Plant. You will work with operations and maintenance to improve reliability and safety, delivering scalable automation solutions and supporting testing and training.

The role emphasizes PLC, HMI, and SCADA development, system troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing setting. Significantly, a Q clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years in industrial automation/controls.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA & process instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and communication issues.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide operator training and participate in testing.

Skills

PLC programming

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Eng

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Honeywell

ABB

Emerson

Job description

Job Summary:

Bring automation to life while helping power one of America's most advanced nuclear energy technologies. As a Controls Engineer at Centrus Energy, you'll design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize the industrial control systems that keep the American Centrifuge Plant operating safely and efficiently. Working alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, you'll solve real-world technical challenges, improve system reliability, and drive continuous process improvements. If you're passionate about automation, industrial controls, and making an impact in a high-tech manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to engineer the future of clean energy.

What You Will Do:

As a Controls Engineer, you'll support the design, operation, and continuous improvement of the plant's automation and control systems. You'll develop and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, troubleshoot equipment and communication issues, analyze system performance, and implement improvements that maximize reliability and efficiency. You'll partner with operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical challenges, support integrated system testing, provide operator training, and ensure critical plant systems perform safely and reliably around the clock.

We’d Love to Hear from People With:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another accredited engineering discipline
• 2+ years of engineering experience supporting industrial automation, controls, manufacturing, or process systems
• Experience designing, installing, programming, and supporting industrial process control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and process instrumentation
• Working knowledge of engineering standards, principles, and best practices related to industrial automation and process control equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance.

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial control systems in manufacturing, energy, chemical processing, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience with one or more industrial control platforms, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Honeywell, ABB, or Emerson
• Experience supporting system commissioning, integrated testing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, system reliability, and equipment performance monitoring
• Active “Q” or Top Secret Clearance

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $78,581-$109,000. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.