Turbine Retrofit Concept Mechanical Design Engineer

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Turbine Retrofit Concept Mechanical Design Engineer in the UK. You will develop 2D/3D concept designs for turbine retrofit components and perform mechanical sizing and analysis in a PLM environment.

Work with international teams to deliver feasible retrofit solutions during tender phases, ensure manufacturing feasibility, and comply with nuclear safety and EHS standards. A UK security clearance is required or supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a mechanical discipline.
• At least 3 years of mechanical design experience in the relevant industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, casting, forging, turning, milling).
• Proficient CAD skills with CATIA V5.
• Fluent professional English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D retrofit concept designs using CATIA V5 in PLM.
• Perform sizing, design, and analysis of rotating and static turbine components.
• Produce drawings, reports and BOMs; prepare site data and measurements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety rules, EHS and project budgets.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Interpersonal teamwork

Professional English

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Arabelle Solutions offers a broad portfolio of turbine island technologies and services that are used in more than a third of nuclear power plants globally – helping customers across the world deliver reliable power as they transition to a lower-carbon future. The Arabelle steam turbine is the most advanced of its kind and the company provides turbine island lifecycle support solutions for all nuclear reactor types - improving power output, reducing environmental footprint, and lowering operational cost. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees across 16 countries and is a subsidiary of EDF Group.At Arabelle Solutions, we’re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come. You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds. We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world. We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals. Diversity and an inclusive mindset make us and our business stronger.www.arabellesolutions.comAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Turbine Retrofit Concept Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for developing nuclear steam turbine retrofit concept designs during the tendering phase of projects. You will apply industry-leading steam turbine technologies to upgrade existing turbine components and equipment, contributing directly to the delivery of competitive and innovative retrofit solutions.Working in a collaborative, international environment, you will be involved in both technical and project-facing activities, offering excellent opportunities for professional development in nuclear and power-generation engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & EngineeringDevelop 2D and 3D concept designs of steam turbine components using CATIA V5 within a PLM environmentPerform design and adaptation studies for rotating and static turbine components, including sizing, design, and analysisCarry out mechanical design calculations (forces, stresses) using in-house tools and analytical methodsGather and analyse data from existing equipment to define retrofit solutionsPrepare site measurement specifications and post-process measurement dataProduce technical drawings, reports, and presentationsGenerate component part lists and Bills of Materials (BoMs)Project & CollaborationWork as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver feasible concept retrofit solutions during the tender phaseParticipate in project meetings and internal engineering design reviewsInterface technically with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholdersSupport project planning and budgeting activitiesSafety, Quality & ComplianceApply company design rules, processes, and proceduresEnsure on-time and on-budget delivery of design outputsIdentify and monitor Nuclear Safety Items and ActivitiesContribute to Important to Nuclear Safety (INS) gates and reviewsEnsure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and product lifecycle requirementsFollow all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules and guidelinesRequired Qualifications & ExperienceBEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentMinimum 3 years’ experience in a mechanical design engineering environmentBackground in one or more of the following industries is desirable:Steam turbinesPower & energyOil & gasAeronauticsRotating equipment or special machinesSkills & CompetenciesCAD proficiency (CATIA V5 preferred)Strong mechanical design fundamentalsKnowledge of standard mechanical components (plates, tubes, bolts, flanges, etc.)Understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, casting, forging, turning, milling, etc.)Proficient in common IT tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookRigorous and process-orientedStrong interpersonal and teamwork skillsProactive, dynamic, and self-motivatedAble to work with a high level of autonomyProfessional working proficiency in English (spoken and written)In this role we require the successful individual to hold the relevant UK Security Clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not have it. Due to the nature of the work an individual is required to be a UK National or a Dual National from a on ITAR country (as approved by the MOD).Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.