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.
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About the Role
We 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 Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
Develop 2D and 3D concept designs of steam turbine components using CATIA V5 within a PLM environment
Perform design and adaptation studies for rotating and static turbine components, including sizing, design, and analysis
Carry out mechanical design calculations (forces, stresses) using in-house tools and analytical methods
Gather and analyse data from existing equipment to define retrofit solutions
Prepare site measurement specifications and post-process measurement data
Produce technical drawings, reports, and presentations
Generate component part lists and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
Project & Collaboration
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver feasible concept retrofit solutions during the tender phase
Participate in project meetings and internal engineering design reviews
Interface technically with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders
Support project planning and budgeting activities
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Apply company design rules, processes, and procedures
Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of design outputs
Identify and monitor Nuclear Safety Items and Activities
Contribute to Important to Nuclear Safety (INS) gates and reviews
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and product lifecycle requirements
Follow all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules and guidelines
Required Qualifications & Experience
BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mechanical design engineering environment
Background in one or more of the following industries is desirable:
Steam turbines
Power & energy
Oil & gas
Aeronautics
Rotating equipment or special machines
Skills & Competencies
CAD proficiency (CATIA V5 preferred)
Strong mechanical design fundamentals
Knowledge 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, Outlook
Rigorous and process-oriented
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Proactive, dynamic, and self-motivated
Able to work with a high level of autonomy
Professional 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.
Skills Required
- BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical design engineering environment
- Right to obtain relevant UK Security Clearance
- Must be a UK National or Dual National from an ITAR-approved country
- CAD proficiency (CATIA V5)
- Background in steam turbines, power & energy, oil & gas, aeronautics, rotating equipment or special machines
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals
- Knowledge of standard mechanical components (plates, tubes, bolts, flanges, etc.)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, casting, forging, turning, milling, etc.)
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written)
What We Do
Arabelle Solutions is a global provider of nuclear turbine island technology and lifecycle services. It designs, manufactures, installs, maintains, repairs, upgrades and extends the operating life of turbine islands for large nuclear power plants and small modular reactors. Its integrated equipment includes steam turbines, generators, pumps, heat exchangers and control systems, supporting reliable low-carbon electricity generation for customers across multiple countries.
