EPC Sr. Construction Specialist

Centrus Global•Piketon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Centrus Energy is seeking senior field Construction Specialists 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. Projects are subject to NRC regulation and require rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory discipline in construction and turnover activities. The work supports evolving mission needs and infrastructure changes across potential enrichment and processing operations. Construction value is estimated at over $1 billion over the next five years. The role supports project planning and execution, contractor oversight, constructability reviews, regulatory compliance, safety, testing, and turnover. Work includes renovation of legacy structures and construction of new nuclear-quality-class structures. The successful candidate will coordinate with project managers, site leadership, contractors, operations, and DOE or utility stakeholders as needed. The position requires a U.S. citizen and an active Q or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance. Employment is contingent on identity and work eligibility verification, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and a federal background investigation for clearance. Employees may be subject to random and incident- or suspicion-based drug testing. The position is incentive eligible, with an estimated starting base salary range of $67,564–$135,128; compensation above the range may be considered for exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or Construction Management from an accredited institution, or equivalent field experience.
At least 5 years in a construction engineering or field engineering role for industrial facilities, including oversight of contractors and multidisciplinary field scopes.
Hands-on experience with work planning and approval documentation, QA/QC inspections, welding/mechanical/electrical installation oversight, and startup/commissioning support.
Familiarity with RFIs, NCRs, test plans, 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, and ability to execute work consistent with ACP’s licensing basis and site procedures.
Practical application of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and IEEE/NEMA, with a strong safety leadership record supporting high-hazard work.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold an active Q or Top Secret clearance, or be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Must complete required pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test; clearance requires a federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

Act as Subcontract Technical Representative for field construction contractors and ensure contractual requirements are met for assigned scopes of work.
Support project planning, including contracted scopes, cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities for ACPx projects.
Support constructability reviews of conceptual and detailed design outputs, including statements of work, specifications, and drawings.
Help convert design outputs into executable contracted work deliverables, including permits, procedures, testing, hold points, and acceptance criteria.
Sponsor resolution of RFIs and RFCs, manage redlines, and drive as-built documentation to maintain configuration control.
Support or lead construction scopes administered through EPC and specialty contractors; monitor cost, schedule, and performance; enforce contract requirements; and manage change orders and progress verification.
Ensure regulatory compliance during field execution with applicable codes and standards, site procedures, and the ACP licensing and regulatory framework.
Promote safety among construction staff, including industrial and electrical safety and DOE/nuclear-quality expectations during pre-job briefs, hazard analyses, and audits; verify contractor compliance and prompt corrective action for deficiencies.
Plan and witness construction tests, ensure punch-list completion, and coordinate functional testing and energization with operations for Ready-for-Operations and complete handover packages.
Provide field status, risks, and mitigations to project managers and site leadership, and coordinate interfaces with DOE and 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.