Mechanical Engineer – Valve Design

In this position, you will play a key technical role within the Engineering Group, supporting advanced power plant programs including Generation IV reactors, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and the existing nuclear fleet in both domestic and international markets.

This position requires deep understanding of industrial valve design, with particular emphasis on control valves and flow control equipment used in high-pressure, high-temperature steam and water applications typical of nuclear power generation.

Location: Brea, CA

Salary Range: $83,800 - $121,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Lead the design and development of valves and flow control equipment from conceptual design through detailed engineering and production release

• Apply strong knowledge of valve fundamentals including pressure boundary design, internal trim design, actuator integration, sealing technologies, materials selection, and thermal/pressure loading considerations

• Design and modify control valves for precise regulation of steam and water systems, including analysis of flow characteristics, cavitation, flashing, vibration, and erosion

• Develop and execute qualification and validation test programs in accordance with applicable nuclear and industry standards

• Support product improvement initiatives, failure investigations, and root cause analysis

• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and project engineering teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and compliant

• Interpret and apply ASME and other relevant codes and standards applicable to nuclear pressure boundary components

• Generate engineering documentation including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and procedures

In this role, you will work with minimal supervision, exercising sound engineering judgment while following established procedures and developing new processes where required. The ideal candidate is technically rigorous, detail-oriented, and capable of developing practical, innovative solutions within the highly regulated nuclear industry.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Demonstrated experience in industrial valve design, preferably in nuclear, fossil power, or high-energy fluid systems

• Strong understanding of control valve design and steam/water flow applications

• Experience with pressure boundary calculations and mechanical analysis highly preferred

• Familiarity with nuclear quality requirements and industry standards preferred

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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