Nuclear Process Engineer: Scale Lab to Production

Centrus-Energy-Corp.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,555 - 109,259; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to design and scale new chemical processes for nuclear fuel production.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, make independent technical decisions, and deliver clear reports and project updates. The role requires hands-on experience scaling processes from lab to pilot or production and a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid flow, and reactor kinetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in chemical process design in nuclear, chemical, or petroleum industries.
• Strong understanding of core chemical engineering principles and process design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new chemical processes and unit operations for nuclear fuel production.
• Manage complex engineering assignments and provide clear technical reports and updates.
• Act as team lead for multidisciplinary groups and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Mass transfer

Reactor kinetics

Process modeling

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ChemCAD

Aspen Plus

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to design and scale new chemical processes for nuclear fuel production.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, make independent technical decisions, and deliver clear reports and project updates. The role requires hands-on experience scaling processes from lab to pilot or production and a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid flow, and reactor kinetics.