Mechanical Engineer (Valve Specialist)
Core
Mechanical Engineer specializing in Valve Engineering supporting the Hinkley Point C nuclear project design office to ensure valve designs are compliant, constructible, and fit for operation.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (valve specialist)
Builds
Valve systems and components for nuclear power plants
Domain
Nuclear energy / Power generation
Required skills
valve lifecycle management, engineering assessments, design modification implementation, stakeholder coordination, technical documentation review, hand calculations, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
nuclear industry codes knowledge, valve sizing and actuator sizing, supplier interface management, EPR design principles, 2D/3D design software, engineering document management systems
Technologies
2D/3D design software, engineering document management systems
Responsibilities
Provide technical clarification on valve deliverables for construction, review valve design documentation for compliance with nuclear codes, carry out functional and operational reviews, manage and close valve-related technical queries, assess issues arising during manufacturing and commissioning, identify opportunities to optimize valve designs, collaborate with system and layout engineers, lead technical meetings and manage stakeholder interfaces
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC