Mechanical Engineering Intern

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.

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.

• 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, Solid Works, or AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings and tolerancing

• 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.

• Job Identification 438
• Posting Date 02/28/2026, 03:50 PM
• Apply Before 04/01/2026, 03:59 AM
• Degree Level Some College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Centrifuge Way, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, US