Design Engineer

Job Summary

Centrus Energy is seeking a practical, detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our team at the American Centrifuge Plant (ACP) in Piketon, Ohio. If you are passionate about taking engineering concepts from initial design to final, buildable outputs, this is your chance to contribute to a critical, nation-leading energy project.

Working closely with senior engineering leadership, you will play a hands-on role in facility modifications, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance from scoping to turnover.

What You’ll Do

Develop, refine, and update 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, turning markups, field walkdowns, and vendor data into actionable design packages.

Support minor plant modifications by coordinating across disciplines to ensure design deliverables are clear, executable, and meet safety-significance requirements.

Maintain rigorous configuration control, including updating as-builts, implementing redlines, and ensuring all documentation accurately reflects the installed configuration.

Compile and maintain installation-ready packages (drawings, specs, and test requirements) to support Certified for Construction (CFC) release.

Maintain strict documentation practices, verifying that all design outputs align with approved Engineering Change Records (ECRs) and applicable standards.

Actively participate in hazard analyses, quality assurance activities, and technical reviews to ensure compliance.

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related) is preferred, alongside a commitment to safety-first principles.

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks) and a strong ability to produce, review, and manage technical drawing packages.

Experience with mechanical or piping systems in process-control or industrial environments, with a focus on code compliance.

Proven ability to manage configuration control and produce accurate as-built drawings.

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and contractors to resolve field issues.

Ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $65,555-$109,259. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.