Stress Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

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 Stress Analyst , under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager, is primarily responsible for stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations for nuclear systems/structures/components through Engineering Design. Other responsibilities include:

• Prepare stress analysis calculations, analyses and assessment documents for piping, pressure vessels, and in-core components, including thermal, fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analysis, incorporating feedback from senior team members.
• 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, and seismic).
• 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, escalating technical issues as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work 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
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Flexible and adaptable

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering,
  Nuclear Engineering or alternate degree in a related field
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in mechanical and thermal stress analysis using FEA software
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Creo Parametric, or other 3D modelling and FEA software
• Experience with computer programming (Python, Matlab, C, C++, Fortran, or other) for data pre/post processing or automation/customization of simulations in commercial software
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics / underlying material science
• 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

• Knowledge of nuclear and/or non-nuclear pressure boundary codes including ASME Section III Division 1, ASME Section III Division 5, CSA N285.0 and ASME B31.1, CSA B51
• Graduate-level degree (Masters or PhD) with an applicable specialization
• Industry experience in design of mechanical systems and components
• Experience with analysis of non-metallic materials (particularly graphite core components)
• Experience with fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analyses
• Working knowledge of the effects of radiation on materials
• Experience with pressure vessel design and registration process (TSSA, CNSC)

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
  

Please submit a Resume andCover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energys List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:
-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix- Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: /-cfr-part-810 .

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]