Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design

Centrus Energy Corp.; Frankfort (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and optimize facility piping systems, size components, and prepare drawings and specifications.

You will perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress checks to ensure safe and efficient operation. Responsibilities include supporting safety reviews, procurement, factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior staff.

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.
• Experience with equipment sizing and calculations, and familiarity with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
• Familiarity with drafting or analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility piping systems; size mechanical components and prepare and update drawings and specifications.
• Perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal, and stress checks.
• Support safety reviews, procurement, and factory acceptance testing.
• Assist with field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Piping Systems

Fluid Systems

Equipment Sizing

Pressure-Drop Calculations

Flow Calculations

Thermal Calculations

Pipe-Stress Analysis

Technical Documentation

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD

FEA

Commissioning

Hazard Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related field)

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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

Requirements: Candidates need 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 and familiarity with calculations, applicable codes and safety standards, and drafting or analysis tools are sought; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

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