Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design

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

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. in Ohio seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and optimize facility piping systems, size components, and prepare drawings and specifications.

You will perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, stress, and structural analyses under senior staff guidance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, at least two years of hands-on piping experience, knowledge of codes, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• At least two years of hands-on piping, fluid systems, or process equipment experience.
• Experience with equipment sizing, calculations, codes, safety practices, drafting or analysis tools, and obtaining/maintaining a Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility piping systems and size mechanical components.
• Prepare and update drawings and specifications; perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, stress, and structural 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

Pressure-Drop Calculations

Flow Analysis

Thermal Calculations

Pipe-Stress Analysis

Structural Checks

Technical Documentation

Procurement Support

Commissioning

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 drawings and specifications, and perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, stress, and structural 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 hands-on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Candidates should have experience with equipment sizing, calculations, relevant codes and safety practices, and drafting or analysis tools; the role also requires obtaining and maintaining a Q security clearance.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Fluid Systems, Equipment Sizing, Pressure-Drop Calculations, Flow Analysis, Thermal Calculations, Pipe-Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CFD, FEA, Procurement Support, Commissioning