Mechanical Design Engineer - Process Piping Systems

Centrus Energy Corp.; Scioto Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize facility piping systems, size components, and prepare drawings. The role involves flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress checks, with opportunities to support procurement, safety reviews, and testing.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least two years in piping or process equipment, with familiarity in AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CFD/FEA and the ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years hands-on experience in piping, fluid systems, or process equipment.
• Experience with equipment sizing and pressure-drop calculations.
• Familiarity with relevant codes, safety practices, and drafting or analysis tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility piping systems.
• Size mechanical components and prepare/update technical drawings and specifications.
• Perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress checks.
• Support procurement, safety and quality reviews, and factory acceptance testing.
• Assist field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under senior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Piping Systems

Equipment Sizing

Flow & Thermal Analysis

Pipe-Stress Analysis

Technical Documentation

ASME Codes & Standards

Field Inspections

Safety Reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 checks. Support procurement, safety and quality reviews, factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is sought, along with at least two years of hands-on experience in piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Candidates should have experience with equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts, relevant codes and safety practices, and preferably drafting or analysis tools; they must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Design, Process Piping Systems, Piping Layout and Modification, Equipment Sizing and Selection, Pressure-Drop Calculations, Flow and Thermal Analysis, Pipe-Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Technical Documentation, ASME Codes and Standards, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CFD, FEA, Field Inspections and Troubleshooting, Hazard Analysis and Safety Reviews