Specialist Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis)
- Terrestrial Energy Inc.
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Full Time
Specialist Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis)
Mechanical - Charlotte, North Carolina
Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?
Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.
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, each of whom will:
Offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.
Offers exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
Assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant.
Capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role:
The Specialist Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis), under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager, is primarily responsible for stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for nuclear systems/components through the Basic Engineering phase. Other responsibilities include:
Prepare stress analysis calculations, analyses and assessment documents for piping, pressure vessels, and in-core components, including fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analysis. Prepare clear and concise technical reports documenting analyses where required.
Assess structural integrity risks and optimize mechanical design and performance using FEA results.
Communicate and work with various technical disciplines to understand interfacing system design(s) and interfacing requirements as well as system/component loading (thermal, pressure, hydrostatic, deadweight, seismic, etc)
Coordinate and interface with the plant layout lead in the development of 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings for the responsible mechanical components
Contribute to timely resolution of mechanical design challenges and address risks
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams on problems that are challenging to solve and requiring innovative solutions.
Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties
Interface with external vendors, experts and design agencies
Core Competencies
Stress Analysis
Pressure Boundary knowledge
Solid mechanics and material science
Modelling and FEA tools
Nuclear system design
Regulatory/compliance knowledge
Communication
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Decision Making
Leadership
Planning and Organizing
Results Orientation
Teamwork & Collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Learning Agility
Requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Nuclear Engineering or alternate degree in a related field
PE Certification
Minimum 5 years of work experience in mechanical and thermal stress analysis using FEA software
Knowledge of nuclear and/or non-nuclear pressure boundary codes including ASME Section III Division 1, CSA N285.0 and ASME B31.1, CSA B51
Advanced knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical, Creo Parametric, or other 3D modelling and FEA software
Strong understanding of solid mechanics / underlying material science
Experience with fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analyses
Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of mechanical design methods
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Willingness to adapt and learn new approaches and areas of expertise
Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors
Assets
Experience with high temperature reactor applications and knowledge of ASME Section III Division 5 is strongly preferred
Graduate-level degree (Master's or PhD) with an applicable specialization
Industry experience in designing systems and components
Experience with analysis of non-metallic materials (particularly graphite core components)
Working knowledge of the effects of radiation on materials
Experience with pressure vessel design and registration process (TSSA, CNSC)
Knowledge of computer programming (Python, Matlab, C++, or other) for data pre/post processing or automation/customization of simulations in commercial software
Experience related to ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification in Design Reports
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan
A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
EAP Programs available to you and your family
Wellness Subsidy
Annual Performance Review
Paid Volunteer Days - A chance to give back!
Career development opportunities
Mechanical - Charlotte, North Carolina
Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?
Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.
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, each of whom will:
Offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.
Offers exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
Assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant.
Capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role:
The Specialist Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis), under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager, is primarily responsible for stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for nuclear systems/components through the Basic Engineering phase. Other responsibilities include:
Prepare stress analysis calculations, analyses and assessment documents for piping, pressure vessels, and in-core components, including fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analysis. Prepare clear and concise technical reports documenting analyses where required.
Assess structural integrity risks and optimize mechanical design and performance using FEA results.
Communicate and work with various technical disciplines to understand interfacing system design(s) and interfacing requirements as well as system/component loading (thermal, pressure, hydrostatic, deadweight, seismic, etc)
Coordinate and interface with the plant layout lead in the development of 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings for the responsible mechanical components
Contribute to timely resolution of mechanical design challenges and address risks
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams on problems that are challenging to solve and requiring innovative solutions.
Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties
Interface with external vendors, experts and design agencies
Core Competencies
Stress Analysis
Pressure Boundary knowledge
Solid mechanics and material science
Modelling and FEA tools
Nuclear system design
Regulatory/compliance knowledge
Communication
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Decision Making
Leadership
Planning and Organizing
Results Orientation
Teamwork & Collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Learning Agility
Requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Nuclear Engineering or alternate degree in a related field
PE Certification
Minimum 5 years of work experience in mechanical and thermal stress analysis using FEA software
Knowledge of nuclear and/or non-nuclear pressure boundary codes including ASME Section III Division 1, CSA N285.0 and ASME B31.1, CSA B51
Advanced knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical, Creo Parametric, or other 3D modelling and FEA software
Strong understanding of solid mechanics / underlying material science
Experience with fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analyses
Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of mechanical design methods
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Willingness to adapt and learn new approaches and areas of expertise
Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors
Assets
Experience with high temperature reactor applications and knowledge of ASME Section III Division 5 is strongly preferred
Graduate-level degree (Master's or PhD) with an applicable specialization
Industry experience in designing systems and components
Experience with analysis of non-metallic materials (particularly graphite core components)
Working knowledge of the effects of radiation on materials
Experience with pressure vessel design and registration process (TSSA, CNSC)
Knowledge of computer programming (Python, Matlab, C++, or other) for data pre/post processing or automation/customization of simulations in commercial software
Experience related to ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification in Design Reports
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan
A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
EAP Programs available to you and your family
Wellness Subsidy
Annual Performance Review
Paid Volunteer Days - A chance to give back!
Career development opportunities
Job ID: 483339482
Originally Posted on: 6/29/2025
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