Centrus Energy Corp.

Mechanical Design Engineer-Process Piping Systems

Centrus Energy Corp. • $70K — $95K *
Piketon, OH 45661In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, fluid systems or process equipment.
  • Proficient in CAD tools for piping design and 3D modeling.
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and material selection.
  • Familiarity with ASME or equivalent piping/pressure vessel codes.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Support design, modification, and layout of facility piping systems.
  • Create, update, and redline mechanical/piping drawings and specifications.
  • Perform pressure-drop, flow, and basic thermal calculations; assist with analysis using CFD, FEA, or spreadsheet tools.
  • Conduct pipe-stress and support-structure checks and participate in safety reviews.
  • Prepare equipment lists and technical evaluations for procurement.
  • Get hands-on with factory acceptance tests, field inspections, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth under mentorship of industry experts.
  • Blend of technical design and hands-on field support in fluid systems.
  • Ownership of projects with increasing autonomy.
  • Work within a collaborative team that values innovation and safety.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Impact:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will transition from supporting senior engineers to taking ownership of projects, with growing autonomy over time.
  • Design & System Optimization: Support the design, modification, and layout of facility piping systems, performing crucial component sizing for pumps, motors, heaters, blowers, valves, and pressure vessels.
  • Technical Documentation: Create, update, and redline mechanical/piping drawings, plans, and specifications, ensuring all work complies with code and industry standards.
  • Analysis & Simulation: Perform pressure-drop, flow, and basic thermal calculations; assist with steady-state and transient analyses using CFD, FEA, or spreadsheet tools.
  • Safety & Compliance: Conduct pipe-stress and support-structure checks, documenting results for review, and actively participate in hazard analyses, safety reviews, and quality assurance.
  • Procurement & Vendor Management: Prepare ROMs, equipment lists, and technical evaluations to support procurement.
  • Field Support & Commissioning: Get hands-on with factory acceptance tests, field inspections, and system troubleshooting under the guidance of senior staff.

What You Bring:
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanical designer, technician, or early-career engineer specializing in piping, fluid systems, or process equipment.
  • Experience with CAD tools for piping design and 3D modeling.
  • A solid understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and material selection.
  • Familiarity with ASME or equivalent piping/pressure vessel codes.
  • Strong communication skills to produce technical reports and presentations for project teams.

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
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$35.2 million
5 Year Trend
-0.8%
Revenue
$210 million
NASDAQ
LEU
* Ladders Estimates

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