Sr. Project Controls Engineer

Overview

ORAU is conducting the search on behalf of Centrus Energy for a permanent, full‑time Sr. Project Controls Engineer in Piketon, OH.

If you love bringing order to complexity and turning data into decisions, this role is your playground. As a Senior Project Controls Engineer at Centrus Energy, you’ll be the engine behind project performance—driving cost, schedule, and risk visibility across mission-critical initiatives. You’ll partner with project leaders to keep everything on track, on budget, and aligned with strategic goals, all while mentoring others and shaping best practices along the way.

Responsibilities

You’ll lead the development and maintenance of project cost and schedule baselines, using tools like Primavera and Cobra to track performance and forecast outcomes. You’ll drive project reporting by coordinating and leading status updates, analyzing earned value metrics, and identifying risks and opportunities early. In addition, you’ll develop guidelines and desktop procedures, mentor team members on cost and schedule control practices, and support risk management efforts to ensure projects stay aligned with scope, budget, and timelines in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

We’d Love to Hear From People With:

• Bachelor of science in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or business
• 8-12 years of direct project controls experience
• Expertise with Primavera scheduling software
• Expertise with Cobra or similar cost processing tools
• Advanced knowledge of earned value management
• Advanced knowledge of cost engineering and cost control principles
• Advanced knowledge of risk management processes and associated tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance.

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project data and trends
• Creative problem-solving skills to address complex project challenges
• Excellent communication skills to engage with project teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Technical proficiency with project management, financial, risk, and estimating tools
• Leadership ability to mentor team members and support project controls strategy
• Current “Q” or “L” clearance.

You’ll lead the development and maintenance of project cost and schedule baselines, using tools like Primavera and Cobra to track performance and forecast outcomes. You’ll drive project reporting by coordinating and leading status updates, analyzing earned value metrics, and identifying risks and opportunities early. In addition, you’ll develop guidelines and desktop procedures, mentor team members on cost and schedule control practices, and support risk management efforts to ensure projects stay aligned with scope, budget, and timelines in a high-performance environment.