Mechanical Engineer – Valve Specialist

Responsibilities

This hybrid role is suited to candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or willing to relocate. You will act as the valve engineering specialist supporting safety-classified nuclear plant systems. The role spans design review, construction support, commissioning activities, and technical acceptance.

• Review valve-related design changes, concessions, and technical queries.
• Provide technical oversight across valve design, installation, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Assess supplier documentation, specifications, and engineering justifications.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with contractors, designers and manufacturers.
• Support resolution of complex valve engineering and operational issues.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Support commissioning activities and validate valve performance requirements.
• Contribute to technical risk management and lessons learned initiatives.
• Support configuration control and acceptance of engineering modifications.