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Centrus Energy Corp. · 1 day ago

Construction Engineer

Piketon, OH, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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) in Piketon, Ohio. The role involves serving as the construction engineering point of contact, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Construction EngineeringField EngineeringSafety LeadershipWork-package DevelopmentQA/QC InspectionsNEC/NFPA/OSHA KnowledgeCollaboration with EPCsChange ControlField EstimatingElectrical Installation OversightMechanical Installation OversightWelding OversightStartup/Commissioning SupportQ ClearancePMP CertificationCM-Lean CertificationPE CertificationProject Management

Required

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 have the ability to obtain and maintain a 'Q' Clearance