Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design

Centrus Energy Corp.; Lucasville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and optimize facility piping systems, size components, and prepare drawings and specifications. The role involves performing flow, pressure-drop, thermal and stress analyses and supporting safety, quality, and commissioning activities.

The position collaborates with procurement, inspections, and testing teams, often under senior staff guidance. A relevant degree and two years of hands-on experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• At least 2 years' hands-on piping, fluid systems, or process equipment experience.
• Experience with equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts, codes and safety practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility piping systems and size mechanical components.
• Prepare and update technical drawings and specifications; perform flow, pressure-drop, thermal and stress analyses.
• Support safety and quality reviews, procurement, factory acceptance testing, field inspections and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot under senior staff guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

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 analyses. Support safety and quality reviews, procurement, factory acceptance testing, 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, pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts, relevant codes and safety practices, and drafting or analysis tools; they must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design, Piping System Design, Fluid Systems, Equipment Sizing and Selection, Pressure-Drop Calculations, Flow and Thermal Analysis, Pipe-Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Mechanical and Piping Drawings, ASME Codes and Standards, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CFD, FEA, Procurement and Vendor Evaluation, Field Inspection and Commissioning