Systems Engineering Area Manager, Operational Technology

Location: Piketon, OH, United States

Job Summary:

What keeps a modern industrial facility running when automation, controls, networks, data, and cybersecurity all have to work together? Operational Technology.

As the Systems Engineering Area Manager, Operational Technology, you’ll lead the engineering strategy and lifecycle of the OT systems that control, monitor, and connect critical operations. You’ll oversee controls, automation, industrial networks, historians, OT infrastructure, and cybersecurity—ensuring these systems are secure, reliable, maintainable, and ready for what’s next.

You’ll be the technical bridge between physical equipment, Controls Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Facilities, and Operations, helping turn today’s automation environment into a resilient platform for tomorrow’s digital transformation.

What You Will Do:

Lead the engineering, reliability, cybersecurity, integration, and lifecycle management of the site’s Operational Technology environment. You’ll oversee controls, automation, industrial networks, historians, and OT infrastructure while establishing standards for system architecture, modernization, cybersecurity, reliability, and operational continuity. You’ll lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team, manage technology partners and major initiatives, and work closely with Operations, Facilities, Electrical, IT, Cybersecurity, Construction, and Engineering to ensure OT systems are secure, reliable, maintainable, and ready to support future automation and digital transformation.

We’d Love to Hear from People With:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, OT systems, industrial networks, or related engineering disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineers, technical professionals, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks, historians, or other industrial control systems.
• Experience developing technical standards, architectures, engineering roadmaps, and lifecycle strategies.
• Strong understanding of system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and make sound decisions in a mission-critical operating environment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance. 
  

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• Experience leading OT/automation programs in a manufacturing, energy, nuclear, industrial, or other mission-critical environment.
• Experience integrating OT cybersecurity, industrial networks, controls, operational data, and enterprise systems.
• Experience leading large-scale controls modernization, automation, digital transformation, or technology lifecycle initiatives.
• PE license, advanced technical degree, or relevant industry certification.
• Active “Q” or Top Secret Clearance
  

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $108,556 - $180,926. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

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 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.

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 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.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What keeps a modern industrial facility running when automation, controls, networks, data, and cybersecurity all have to work together? Operational Technology. As the Systems Engineering Area Manager, Operational Technology, you’ll lead the engineering strategy and lifecycle of the OT systems that control, monitor, and connect critical operations. You’ll oversee controls, automation, industrial networks, historians, OT infrastructure, and cybersecurity—ensuring these systems are secure, reliable, maintainable, and ready for what’s next. You’ll be the technical bridge between physical equipment, Controls Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Facilities, and Operations, helping turn today’s automation environment into a resilient platform for tomorrow’s digital transformation.