IT 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 Engineering Intern, under the direction of the IT Dept Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the enterprise solutions implementation and system teams. Other responsibilities include:

Prepare flow diagram, use case, instructional, and test documentation and guides

Support identification of automation and process improvements

Manage IT user support tickets

Contribute to the digital engineering service initiative

Coordinate with reporting manager, user functional communities, team members on task priorities and initiatives

Develop, maintain, and integrate coding throughout the software development lifecycle

Conduct meetings, user training sessions and test

Support the user communities and team members

Core Competencies:

Fundamentals of programming and scripting

Verbal and Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with other groups

Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements:

Enrolled in post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Senior Students preferred. This internship is ideal for new graduates or soon-to-be graduates (within the past 12 months)

Working knowledge of Java and SQL

Demonstrated success in team project deliveries and the execution methods

Skills and ability to learn complex applications and processes

Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines

Exceptional interpersonal and 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:

Proficient in Java, JSP, XML, HTML and SQL

Knowledge in API creation

Working knowledge of web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and 3D CAD Applications

Managing projects

Server OS (Linux and/or Windows) and network configurations

Skills and ability to follow technical instructions, perform installation of hardware and software

Other industry experience in developing and implementing applications within organizationally, logistically, and technically complex environments.

 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 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]