Electrical Power Engineer, Sr.

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

Centrus Energy is looking for an innovator who thrives on solving complex electrical challenges and turning big ideas into real-world solutions. As a Sr. Electrical Power Engineer, you’ll dive into advanced instrumentation, motor controls, and power electronics to help us design, deploy, and optimize critical systems for our manufacturing and enrichment facilities. If you love tinkering with everything from simulation tools to modern power electronics devices — and want your designs to make a big impact — this role puts you at the center of it all.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6+ years of experience in industrial electronics (preferably with emphasis on PEEM design)
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing, embedded systems design, and/or R&D
• Strong skills across electrical systems, from low-voltage DC to three-phase AC
• Proficiency in simulation and analysis tools (e.g., PSPICE, MATLAB, Simulink, OrCAD)
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to obtain (or already possess) a “Q” clearance

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years’ experience in industrial electronics
• 4+ years’ experience in the nuclear industry
• Knowledge of industrial plant electrical systems, national electrical codes, and standards (UL, IEEE, NEC, ANSI, OSHA, NUREGS)
• Experience with electric motor design/manufacturing
• Background in embedded software development and testing
• A passion for mentoring and leading within multi-disciplinary teams
• Currently possesses a “Q” or “L” clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge control electronics, from concept to completion.
• Build design packages and run simulations in PSPICE or MATLAB.
• Mentor engineers.
• Troubleshoot systems.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines.
• Balance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Shape the future of our centrifuge technology.
• Support the Department of Energy’s mission.
• Ensure machines and teams run smoothly and reliably.

Benefits

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Random drug testing program
• Drug testing in the event of any incident causing injury or damage to property, or if reasonable suspicion exists
• Federal government background investigation for security clearance
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior