Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Centrus Energy Corp.; Sciotodale (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize facility piping systems, size components, and prepare technical drawings and specifications. You will perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress analyses to support projects.

You will also assist with safety/quality reviews, procurement evaluations, factory acceptance tests, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under senior staff guidance. Local candidates with related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in industrial piping, fluid systems, or process equipment.
• Experience with equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts; drafting/analysis software and ability to obtain a Q security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility piping systems, size mechanical components, prepare and update technical drawings and specifications, and perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress analyses.
• Support safety and quality reviews, procurement evaluations, factory acceptance tests, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Piping Systems

Fluid Systems

Equipment Sizing and Selection

Pressure-Drop Calculations

Flow and Thermal Analysis

Pipe-Stress Analysis

Structural Checks

Mechanical and Piping Drawings

Hazard Analysis

Field Inspections and Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD

FEA

Job description

Design and optimize facility piping systems, size mechanical components, prepare and update technical drawings and specifications, and perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress analyses. Support safety and quality reviews, procurement evaluations, factory acceptance tests, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under senior staff guidance.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least two years of relevant hands-on experience in industrial piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Candidates should have experience with equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts, and applicable codes and safety practices; drafting or analysis software experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance are also required or preferred as stated.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Fluid Systems, Equipment Sizing and Selection, Pressure-Drop Calculations, Flow and Thermal Analysis, Pipe-Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Mechanical and Piping Drawings, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CFD, FEA, ASME Codes and Standards, Hazard Analysis, Field Inspections and Commissioning