Centrus Energy Corp. · 7 hours ago
Instrumentation, Controls & Networking Engineering Manager
Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCentrus Energy Corp. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Instrumentation, Controls and Operational Technology networking design and engineering in Oak Ridge. The role involves owning the OT cybersecurity posture and operational reliability for critical systems, while mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating across various engineering disciplines.
EnergyFuelNuclearSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead technical strategy and execution for PLC/DCS/SCADA, instrumentation, data acquisition/historian, and industrial networking—driving secure, reliable, and deterministic operations
Own OT cybersecurity posture and standards for network architecture through the design process, configurations, and access—balancing safety, compliance, and uptime
Integrate data flow for advanced engineering modeling and analysis with control-system design and OT network architecture
Institutionalize rigorous reviews (logic, network configs, and models) via structured, constructive peer processes and design control practices
Build and mentor a high-performing team of I&C engineers and OT networking architects; grow technical depth and leadership capability
Partner across engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and project management to design mission-critical programs and deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable to operations
Communicate clearly to executives, stakeholders, and customers—turning complex OT and controls topics into actionable insights
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering or related field
10+ years in ICS/OT controls and networking
3+ years of people leadership
Technical fluency in PLC/DCS, instrumentation, ICS protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP), and historian/data acquisition systems
Structured reviews
Cross-functional collaboration
Ability to translate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences
Experience with formal Design Control and engineering change processes
On-site leadership presence in Oak Ridge to support operations, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring
Ability to obtain and maintain DOE 'Q' clearance
Preferred
Experience designing and operating deterministic control systems in regulated, safety-critical environments
Familiarity with OT network segmentation, industrial firewalls, and secure remote access patterns
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-82 and NIST 800-53
Background in coordinating data for modeling outputs with control logic and plant operations
Company
Centrus Energy Corp.
Centrus Energy is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.16BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $114M
Leadership Team
Amir Vexler
President and CEO
Todd Tinelli
SVP Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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