Mechanical Engineering Intern at Centrus Energy

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design Support, Component Analysis, System Improvements, Mechanical Drawings, CAD Modeling, Vibration Analysis, Thermal Performance, Root Cause Evaluation, Maintenance Improvement, Reliability Improvement, Technical Documentation, Design Reviews, Safety Reviews, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics

Industry

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description

Job Summary: If you enjoy seeing how moving parts, precision components, and large-scale equipment operate together, this internship is for you. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Centrus Energy, you’ll support the mechanical systems that drive advanced manufacturing and uranium enrichment technology. This is an opportunity to apply mechanics, materials, and design principles in a real production environment. What You Will Do You’ll assist mechanical engineers with equipment design support, component analysis, and system improvements for plant machinery. Projects may include reviewing mechanical drawings, supporting CAD modeling updates, analyzing vibration or thermal performance, assisting with root cause evaluations, and helping develop maintenance or reliability improvements. You’ll contribute to technical documentation, participate in design and safety reviews, and collaborate with operations teams to improve performance and reliability of plant systems. We’d Love to Hear from People With: * Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program in mechanical engineering * Coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, or machine design * Familiarity with CAD software such as CREO, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD * Basic understanding of mechanical drawings and tolerancing * U.S. citizenship A Successful Candidate Brings: * Hands-on lab or project experience involving mechanical systems or manufacturing processes * Exposure to rotating equipment, heat transfer, or structural analysis concepts * Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills * Completion of at least two years of college-level mechanical engineering study 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 and vetting to ensure Centrus Energy can meet the requirements of 10 CFR Parts 810 and 1017 to grant access to export-controlled information and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, respectively. Such access is required for the performance of this position. Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We 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. Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist mechanical engineers with equipment design support, component analysis, and system improvements for plant machinery, potentially involving tasks like reviewing drawings and updating CAD models. Responsibilities also include contributing to technical documentation and collaborating with operations teams to enhance system performance and reliability.