Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design

Centrus Energy Corp.; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. in Ohio seeks a mechanical engineer to design and optimize facility piping, size components, and prepare drawings and specifications. The role includes performing flow, pressure-drop, thermal and stress checks to ensure safety and reliability.

You will support safety reviews, procurement, FAT, field inspections, commissioning and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior staff, using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CFD and FEA as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of hands-on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment.
• Experience in equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe-stress concepts, codes and safety practices, and drafting or analysis tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Design

Piping Systems

Fluid Systems

Equipment Sizing

Pump Selection

Pressure-Drop Calculations

Pipe-Stress Analysis

Thermal Calculations

Technical Drawing

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD

FEA

ASME Codes

Field Inspections

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

Requirements: Candidates should have 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 hands‑on experience with piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Relevant experience includes equipment sizing, pressure-drop calculations, pipe‑stress concepts, applicable codes and safety practices, and exposure to drafting or analysis tools; the successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Fluid Systems, Equipment Sizing, Pump Selection, Pressure-Drop Calculations, Pipe‑Stress Analysis, Thermal Calculations, Technical Drawing, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CFD, FEA, ASME Codes, Field Inspections, Commissioning