Valerie Smith

Valerie Smith is a Senior QA Engineer at Bechtel Corporation, bringing extensive expertise in nuclear and electrical engineering. Previously, Valerie held roles as a Mechanical Engineer at Florida Power & Light and as a Licensing Engineer at Progress Energy, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing engineering support for nuclear projects. They also served as a Project Manager and QA Engineer at Southern Company, focusing on quality assurance and compliance in construction activities for Vogtle Units 3 & 4. In addition, Valerie coordinated Career Academies and taught high school mathematics at Miami-Dade Public Schools, fostering smaller learning communities. Valerie is the owner of The Painted Lady B&B and Event Venue.