Controls Engineer, Sr.

Job Description

Job Summary :

If you love making software think smarter and run smoother , this role is for you. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer at the American Centrifuge Manufacturing facility in Oak Ridge, TN, you'll be the go-to expert for process control systems that run our advanced operations. You'll design, optimize, and troubleshoot control systems, ensuring everything runs safely, reliably, and efficiently-while collaborating across operations, maintenance, and engineering. Think of yourself as both the problem-solver and the innovative driver who keeps critical systems online and performing at their best.

What You'll Do :

You will be exercising responsibility for accomplishing complex systems assignments on schedule and on budget. Should be able to work within a multi-discipline engineering organization involving electro-mechanical systems. Will need to be able to perform conceptual process control systems design, determination of process control system strategy, design of assembled programming, preparation of bills of material, and cost estimates. You'll lead optimization efforts to reduce downtime and improve efficiency, while also training operators and maintenance personnel. Expect to track and trend plant system performance, prepare reports for leadership, and coordinate cross-functional teams when challenges arise. You'll also support integrated system testing and partner with field technicians to resolve complex technical issues-always with an eye toward safety, compliance, and reliability. Job will require approximately 10%-15% of travel time.

We'd Love to Hear from People With :

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science from an accredited university
• 10+ years of experience in working with industrial instrumentation, process control, or related experience.
• Hands-on expertise with :

PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems

A Successful Candidate Brings :

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

"This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require a preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required."