Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design

Centrus Energy Corp.; Sinking Spring (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. designs and optimizes facility piping systems, sizes mechanical components, and prepares technical drawings and specifications.

The role supports flow, pressure-drop, thermal and stress analyses under guidance of senior engineers. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, has at least two years of hands-on piping and fluid systems experience, and can work with ASME codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, piping, fluid systems, or process equipment.
• Experience with equipment sizing and basic engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with ASME codes and industrial safety; ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
• Exposure to drafting and analysis software is preferred.

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-related analyses.
• Support safety reviews, procurement, factory acceptance tests, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under senior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Piping Systems

Fluid Systems

Equipment Sizing

ASME Codes

Safety & Compliance

Technical Documentation

Field Inspections

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Drafting Software

Analysis Software

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-related analyses. Support safety reviews, procurement, factory acceptance tests, field inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is sought, along with at least two years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, piping, fluid systems, or process equipment. Candidates should have experience with equipment sizing and basic engineering calculations, familiarity with ASME codes and industrial safety, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance; exposure to drafting and analysis software is preferred.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Fluid Systems, Equipment Sizing, Pressure-Drop Calculations, Flow Calculations, Thermal Calculations, Pipe-Stress Analysis, Structural Checks, Technical Documentation, ASME Codes, Safety and Compliance, Procurement Support, Field Inspections, System Troubleshooting, Commissioning