Field Construction Engineer – Nuclear Facility

Centrus Energy Corp.; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to plan and control field execution of facility modifications at the ACP on the DOE Portsmouth reservation in Piketon, Ohio.

You will serve as the construction engineering point of contact, coordinating between Design Engineering, Operations, and contractors, and translating designs into executable work packages while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and DOE licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in construction or field engineering for industrial facilities with oversight of contractors.
• Hands-on experience with work-package development, QA/QC inspections, welding/mechanical/electrical installation oversight, and startup/commissioning support.
• Familiar with RFIs, NCRs, ITPs, and as-built control.
• Familiarity with DOE site operations or similarly regulated environments; ability to work within ACP licensing basis and site procedures.
• Practical application of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, IEEE/NEMA; strong safety leadership for high-hazard work.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the construction engineering point of contact for plant infrastructure work and coordinate with Design Engineering, Operations, and contractors.
• Translate design outputs into executable work packages and manage RFIs/RFCs, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Support or lead construction scopes administered via EPC and specialty contractors, monitoring cost, schedule, and performance.
• Ensure field execution aligns with codes/standards (NEC/NFPA/OSHA/IEEE) and ACP regulatory framework.
• Champion safety and DOE/nuclear-quality expectations during pre-job briefs, hazard analyses, and audits.
• Plan and witness construction tests, manage punch-list, and coordinate testing/energization with operations.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction management

Contractor oversight

Safety leadership

DOE/site regulations familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

QA/QC inspections

Welding oversight

RFIs/NCRs/ITPs

Job description

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to plan and control field execution of facility modifications at the ACP on the DOE Portsmouth reservation in Piketon, Ohio.

You will serve as the construction engineering point of contact, coordinating between Design Engineering, Operations, and contractors, and translating designs into executable work packages while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and DOE licensing requirements.