Civil Engineering Intern

Terrestrial Energy•Charlotte, NC

14d

About The Position

Terrestrial Energy is developing for near-term commercial operation, a zero-emissions cogeneration plant for a global industry using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) fission technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design. Over the last 5 years, the Company has recognized the exceptional and unmatched opportunities in US markets created by the policies of the US Federal and States’ governments, and by the actions of the US industrial private sector, including its world leading IT sector developing AI commercial product. The Company recognizes that its path to business success and likely sole path to success, is to wholly align with the US market as a US company, and effect all the organizational changes necessary to achieve this alignment. In pursuit of this objective, Terrestrial Energy initiated a transaction to legally redomicile the business to the US in 2023, which it completed in April 2024, with 100% shareholder support. This transaction was the first step in its US domiciliation strategy. The Company is currently completing a transaction to secure a US exchange (NASDAQ) public stock listing, which is expected to secure the capital resources necessary to complete its US domiciliation as well as execute on its business plan focused on the US market. The Company is focused on building a team of business professionals and leaders in the engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas out of our Charlotte, North Carolina location. These key resources will help build the organization structure and processes in Charlotte, NC, which will be the cornerstone to add talented people to the US team. The Civil Engineering Intern, under the direction of Civil/Structural Engineering Manager, is primarily responsible for aiding the Civil Design team in the development, analysis and design of civil systems.

Requirements

Actively working towards a post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering. Senior students or new grads preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP 2000 and Mathcad
Foundational understanding of basic structural dynamics concepts (natural frequency, damping, modal behavior)
Familiarity with fundamental seismic design concepts such as response spectra, PGA, design basis earthquake criteria, and code-referenced seismic parameters.
Basic exposure to soil–structure interaction concepts, including foundation flexibility and soil modulus concepts, through coursework or academic projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Basic familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar).
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

Nice To Haves

Exposure to nuclear design concepts, principles, regulations, codes and standards
Experience with numerical modelling concepts, including finite element modelling
Working knowledge of SASSI and ANSYS
Familiarity with nuclear design standards (eg. CSA N291, CSA N287, ANSI/AISC N690, ACI 349, ASCE/SEI 4, ASCE/SEI 43)
Familiarity with DOE standards (e.g., DOE-STD-1020)
Coursework or academic project experience related to: Structural dynamics
Geotechnical earthquake engineering
Seismic design per ASCE/SEI 7 or ASCE/SEI 43
Soil–structure interaction modelling

Responsibilities

Prepare civil engineering design documents including calculations, analysis and design reports, design memoranda, engineering drawings
Prepare SAP2000 models of steel and concrete structures
Assist with engineering evaluations related to seismic, extreme wind, and other natural phenomena hazards
Assist in the development or verification of analytical models involving seismic loads, soil profiles, and boundary conditions
Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and constructability assessments
Support preparation of design packages and project deliverables in accordance with organizational standards and applicable codes
Perform literature reviews and data gathering to support engineering analyses.
Participate in design review meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, and project controls groups
Assist in maintaining project files, design records, and document control processes
Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties