Centrus Energy Corp.

Electrical Design Engineer

Centrus Energy Corp.$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical technician, junior designer, or equivalent role
  • Familiarity with industrial control panels, MCCs, and low-voltage power distribution under 1000 V
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in CAD and electrical analysis software such as ETAP and EasyPower is advantageous
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a 'Q' Clearance is required

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and layout of motor control centers, switchboards, and panelboards
  • Create and update detailed diagrams and schematics for electrical systems
  • Assist in specifying and selecting critical electrical equipment
  • Perform engineering analysis for load checks and short-circuit inputs under senior guidance
  • Develop and implement protective relay settings and interlock logic
  • Drive compliance with UL 508A and support field commissioning and testing
  • Produce technical reports and project updates as requested
  • Adapt to perform additional related tasks to ensure project success

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of nuclear technology
  • Collaboration with senior engineers and industry contractors
  • Hands-on experience with advanced electrical systems
  • Engagement in safety and quality assurance processes
  • Potential for career advancement in the field of electrical engineering
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Centrus Energy is seeking a proactive Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. If you have hands-on experience or training with industrial control panels, MCCs, and low-voltage power distribution (under 1000 V), this is your opportunity to build a career at the cutting edge of nuclear technology.

In this role, you will work directly with senior engineers and contractors, contributing to the design, sizing, and commissioning of critical power-distribution and motor-control equipment for process-control applications.

What You Will Do:
  • Design & Layout: Support the design and layout of motor control centers (MCCs), switchboards, and panelboards for facility power systems
  • Documentation & Schematics: Create and update detailed single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interlock logic, and bills of material (BOM)
  • Equipment Selection: Assist in specifying and selecting vital equipment, including contactors, drives, transformers, UPS systems, and grounding components
  • Engineering Analysis: Perform load checks, short-circuit inputs, and basic electrical calculations using ETAP, EasyPower, or advanced spreadsheets under senior guidance
  • Protection & Control: Help develop, document, and implement protective relay settings and interlock logic for low- and medium-voltage systems
  • Compliance & Testing: Create panel layouts, drive UL 508A compliance, witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), and support field commissioning and troubleshooting
  • Safety & Standards: Participate in hazard analyses, quality assurance, and regulatory audits; ensure all work adheres to safety codes, standards, and site procedures
  • Reporting: Produce clear technical reports, project progress updates, and presentations for stakeholders
  • Adaptability: Perform additional, related tasks as assigned to support project success

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With:
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical technician, junior designer, or similar role
  • Familiarity with industrial control panels, MCCs, and low-voltage power distribution (under 1000 V)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical field) or equivalent practical experience
  • Familiarity with CAD tools and electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, EasyPower) is a plus
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a "Q" Clearance

About Centrus Energy Corp.

Centrus Energy Corp. is a nuclear fuel technology company that supplies nuclear fuel and services for the commercial nuclear power industry in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Centrus Energy Corp. operates through two segments: the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) segment and the Contract Services segment. The LEU segment supplies LEU for use in nuclear reactors worldwide. The Contract Services segment provides engineering, design, and fabrication services to government and commercial customers.
Learn more about Centrus Energy Corp.
Size
267 employees
Market Cap
$476.4 million
Industry
Net Income
$35.2 million
5 Year Trend
-0.8%
Revenue
$210 million
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