Electrical Design Engineer - Urgent Hiring

About the Role

Centrus Energy is seeking a proactive Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of nuclear technology, contributing to the design, sizing, and commissioning of critical power-distribution and motor-control equipment for process-control applications. You will collaborate directly with senior engineers and contractors.

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, ensure 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.

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.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, EasyPower) is a plus.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Q 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 key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. Compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This position requires a pre-employment background check, drug test, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance, including a background investigation by the Federal government.