Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Centrus Energy Corp.; Stockdale (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. in Stockdale, Ohio, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize facility piping systems, size mechanical components, and prepare drawings, plans and technical documents.

You will perform engineering calculations and support safety and quality reviews throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least two years' hands-on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment, plus knowledge of

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• At least two years of hands-on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment.
• Familiarity with codes, safety practices, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility piping systems and size mechanical components.
• Prepare or update drawings, plans, specifications, and technical procurement documents.
• Perform engineering calculations and checks; support safety and quality reviews; assist with factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Piping Systems

Fluid Systems

Equipment Sizing

Pressure-Drop Calculations

Flow Calculations

Thermal Calculations

Pipe-Stress Analysis

Structural Checks

Mechanical Drafting

Technical Documentation

CFD

FEA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Safety Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD

FEA

Job description

Design and optimize facility piping systems, size mechanical components, and prepare or update drawings, plans, specifications, and technical procurement documents. Perform engineering calculations and checks, support safety and quality reviews, and assist with factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Requirements: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least two years of hands‑on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Relevant experience includes equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe‑stress concepts, applicable codes and safety practices, and exposure to drafting or analysis tools; the successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Fluid Systems, Equipment Sizing and Selection, Pressure‑Drop Calculations, Flow Calculations, Thermal Calculations, Pipe‑Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Mechanical Drafting, Technical Documentation, CFD, FEA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Safety and Hazard Analysis