Nuclear Interface Engineer

Vallum Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vallum Associates as a Nuclear Interface Engineer, a critical role in managing technical and regulatory interfaces for nuclear power projects. Ensure alignment and compliance across various stakeholders while working in a dynamic environment that prioritizes safety and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the nuclear industry or related field required.
• Eligible for security clearance as required.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Primary technical liaison between teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage interface requirements and agreements.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Liaison

Education

Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Interface Management Tools

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Nuclear Interface Engineer to manage and coordinate technical and regulatory interfaces across key stakeholders in a nuclear power project. This role ensures that design, safety, construction, and licensing activities are aligned between the utility, vendors, regulators, and engineering teams. It’s a critical position in ensuring efficient communication, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, including the nuclear regulator.
• Define, document, and manage interface requirements and agreements across systems, organizations, and project phases.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and regulatory issues related to plant design, safety, and operations.
• Ensure consistent alignment between design documentation, licensing submissions, and operational needs.
• Support integration of plant systems during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Lead interface meetings, track open items, and report progress to project leadership.
• Ensure interface risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with nuclear safety culture and project requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, preferably in engineering, design integration, or licensing.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant systems, regulatory frameworks (e.g., NRC, ONR, CNSC, IAEA), and project lifecycle phases.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Eligible for security clearance as required.
• Familiarity with SMRs, Gen IV technologies, or large-scale nuclear new builds.
• Experience with interface management tools and system engineering approaches (INCOSE, MBSE).
• Prior involvement in licensing, permitting, or safety case development.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE/CEng) status.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-impact team at the forefront of nuclear development. As a Nuclear Interface Engineer, you’ll help bridge the technical and regulatory worlds, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation and Engineering Services

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