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Job Summary:

Centrus Energy is seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to plan and control field execution of facility modifications and new installations at the American Centrifuge Plant (ACP) on the DOE Portsmouth reservation in Piketon, Ohio. The ACP operates under a DOE contract within existing DOE-leased facilities, requiring rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory discipline in construction and turnover activities. This supports evolving mission needs and infrastructure changes across a range of potential enrichment and processing operations.
 

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the construction engineering point of contact for plant infrastructure work - supporting Centrus' modification process and acting as Site Technical Representative during field activities. Coordinate daily interface between Design Engineering, Operations, and third-party construction contractors.
• Translate design outputs into executable work packages (permits, procedures, ITPs/hold points, acceptance criteria). Author RFIs/RFCs, manage redlines, and drive as-built documentation to maintain configuration control. 
• Support or lead construction scopes administered via EPC and specialty contractors - monitor cost, schedule, and performance; enforce contract requirements; and manage change orders and progress verification. 
• Ensure field execution aligns with applicable codes/standards (e.g., NEC/NFPA/OSHA/IEEE), site procedures, and the ACP licensing/regulatory framework governing operations at Piketon. 
• Champion industrial and electrical safety (LO/TO, arc-flash controls) and DOE/nuclear-quality expectations during pre-job briefs, hazard analyses, and audits; verify contractor compliance and immediate corrective action for deficiencies. 
• Plan and witness construction tests, ensure punch-list completion, and coordinate functional testing/energization with operations to achieve Ready-for-Operations and clean handover packages. 
• Provide clear field status, risks, and mitigations to project managers and site leadership; coordinate interfaces with DOE/utility stakeholders as needed for power or site services. 
• Capture lessons learned and propose procedural or design feedback to reduce rework and improve constructability on future ACP/HALEU scopes. 

We'd Love to Hear from People With:

• 5+ years in construction or field engineering for industrial facilities (nuclear, chemical process, oil & gas, or large manufacturing), including oversight of contractors and multi-discipline field scopes. 
• Hands-on experience with work-package development, QA/QC inspections, welding/mechanical/electrical installation oversight, and startup/commissioning support. Familiar with RFIs, NCRs, ITPs, and as-built control. 
• Demonstrated collaboration with EPCs and vendors and familiarity with progress tracking, change control, and field estimating. 
• Working knowledge of DOE site operations or similarly regulated environments; ability to execute work consistent with ACP's licensing basis and site procedures. 
• Practical application of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, IEEE/NEMA; strong safety leadership record supporting high-hazard work. 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or Construction Management from an accredited institution; equivalent experience considered.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" level security clearance. 
   

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• Active  "Q" or Top Secret Clearance

Pay

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $65,555 - $109,259. This position is Bonus eligible. 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.
 

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.

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.