Instrumentation and Control Engineering Intern

This is a Full-time 16-month role commencing May 2026

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.

Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.

Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.

Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.

Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.

Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.

Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

 The Instrumentation and Control Engineering Intern, reporting to the Instrumentation, Control and Electrical Manager, is primarily responsible for aiding the Instrumentation and Control team in the design, development and analysis of instrumentation and control systems for the Integral Molten Salt Reactor technology. 

Other Responsibilities Include:

Prepare I&C engineering design documents including; logic diagrams, calculations, analysis and assessment documents for the development of system and equipment design.

Communicate and work with various technical disciplines to understand system design(s) and interfacing requirements.

Contribute to timely resolution of instrumentation and control design challenges and address risks.

Conduct research for design development and optimization.

Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties.

Interface with external vendors, experts and design agencies.

Gather and analyze data from simulations to support design validation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

Exposure to nuclear design concepts, principles, regulations, codes and standards.

Core Competencies:

Attention to Detail

Technical Aptitude, Engineering Principles

Communication

Critical and Abstract Thinking

Initiative, Proactive

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Results Oriented

Collaboration and Teamwork

Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements:

Education

Actively working towards a post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or in a related field.  Senior students preferred.

Experience

Academic or co-op experience in engineering design, analysis, or technical documentation

Exposure to instrumentation and control concepts through coursework, projects, or internships

Technical Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to read and understand technical documentation and engineering drawings

Clear technical writing and documentation skills

Professional Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines

Strong attention to detail and organization

Clear technical writing and documentation skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Effective communication skills within a technical team environment

Assets:

Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of design methods.

Working knowledge of any programming language such as C#, C++ or Python.

Working knowledge of MS Access or other database software.

Demonstrated passion for nuclear energy and/or reducing carbon emissions.

Entrepreneurship or other experience demonstrating self-motivation and problem solving.

Experience with or knowledge of nuclear power.

 Benefits:

Mentoring/Coaching with Senior Employees/Leaders

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunities to network across departments

Hands-on experience with real projects

Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts (Unofficial copies are acceptable at this stage.)

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 Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:
eCFR :: Appendix A to Part 810, Title 10 -- Generally Authorized Destinations

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: 

https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-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]