Electrical Design Engineer
Centrus Energy•Piketon, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CAD tools and electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, EasyPower) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the design and layout of motor control centers (MCCs), switchboards, and panelboards for facility power systems
- Create and update detailed single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interlock logic, and bills of material (BOM)
- Assist in specifying and selecting vital equipment, including contactors, drives, transformers, UPS systems, and grounding components
- Perform load checks, short-circuit inputs, and basic electrical calculations using ETAP, EasyPower, or advanced spreadsheets under senior guidance
- Help develop, document, and implement protective relay settings and interlock logic for low- and medium-voltage systems
- Create panel layouts, drive UL 508A compliance, witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), and support field commissioning and troubleshooting
- Participate in hazard analyses, quality assurance, and regulatory audits; ensure all work adheres to safety codes, standards, and site procedures
- Produce clear technical reports, project progress updates, and presentations for stakeholders
- Perform additional, related tasks as assigned to support project success
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
