Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Systems

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Pressure Systems to provide technical support at the Springfields Fuel site in Preston, UK. The role involves design verification of pressure systems and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have experience with pressure systems inspections. This position offers attractive remuneration and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant pressure/hazardous content systems experience.
• Ability to interpret national and international codes and standards for pressure vessels.
• Thorough understanding of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent design verification for pressure and hazardous content systems.
• Create and amend Written Schemes of Examination.
• Lead technical reviews related to changes in Schemes of Examination.

Skills

Pressure system inspections

Design verification

Understanding of NDT techniques

Education

Graduate Mechanical Engineer or equivalent

Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Systems, Preston

Client: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a2e4aaba977f

Job Views: 7

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Join the future of nuclear energy with Westinghouse Electric Company, a leader in innovation and expertise shaping tomorrow's power industry.

At Westinghouse, innovation is our core. We are creative, think differently, and reimagine possibilities daily within the nuclear sector.

As a Mechanical Engineer (Pressure Systems), you will provide specialist technical support and advice, including design assessment and examination of pressurized and hazardous content systems at the Springfields Fuel site. This is a site-based role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent design verification for new, in-service, and repaired equipment within categories such as pressure vessels, bulk hazardous content equipment, piping systems, and mechanical safety accessories.
• Create and amend Written Schemes of Examination for pressure and hazardous content systems.
• Approve quality plans and concessions related to manufacturing and repair of equipment.
• Lead technical reviews related to changes in Schemes of Examination.
• Provide technical guidance across the organization on relevant categories.
• Organize and plan contractor inspection resources.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, working towards registration, with relevant pressure/hazardous content systems experience.
• Experience with pressure system inspections following PSSRs.
• Ability to interpret national and international codes and standards for pressure vessels and piping systems.
• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Thorough understanding of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations and Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations.
• Good understanding of NDT techniques.

Why Westinghouse?

We provide a supportive environment with amenities, benefits, and training to help you achieve your goals. Our UK employees can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities

We promote community participation and team-building activities to foster strong bonds and inspire growth.

Learn more about Westinghouse by visiting our website.