Mechanical Design Engineer - Process Piping Systems

Centrus Energy Corp.; Peebles (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, modify, and optimize facility piping systems, including sizing mechanical components and preparing compliant drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Work includes performing engineering calculations, safety checks, and supporting procurement and vendor evaluations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, at least two years of hands‑on experience with piping and process equipment, and the

Qualifications

• 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 pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts, codes and safety practices; able to obtain and maintain Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimize facility piping systems and prepare compliant drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and safety checks; support procurement and vendor evaluations.
• Assist with factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Process Piping Systems

Piping System Layout

Equipment Sizing and Selection

Pressure‑Drop Calculations

Flow and Thermal Analysis

Pipe‑Stress Analysis

Structural Checks

Technical Drawing and Documentation

ASME Codes and Standards

CFD

FEA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Procurement Support

Field Inspection and Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD

FEA

Job description

Design, modify, and optimize facility piping systems, including sizing mechanical components and preparing compliant drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Perform engineering calculations and safety checks, support procurement and vendor evaluations, 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 relevant hands‑on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Practical equipment-sizing experience, familiarity with pressure-drop calculations, pipe‑stress concepts, applicable codes and safety practices, and exposure to drafting or analysis tools are sought; the successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Process Piping Systems, Piping System Layout, Equipment Sizing and Selection, Pressure‑Drop Calculations, Flow and Thermal Analysis, Pipe‑Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Technical Drawing and Documentation, ASME Codes and Standards, CFD, FEA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Procurement Support, Field Inspection and Commissioning