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Mechanical Engineering Manager in Charlotte
Energy Jobline ZR, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Terrestrial Energy is developing 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 opportunities in US markets created by the policies of the US Federal and State 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 is to wholly align with the US market as a US company and effect all the organizational changes necessary to achieve this alignment.
The Company is focused on building a team of business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development 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.
Have demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.
Offer exceptional leadership and team‑building capabilities.
Have 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.
Be capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
Have skillset and experience that relate to the following role.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the functional leader responsible for the supervision, professional development, and technical qualification of mechanical engineering staff across multiple disciplines.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with nuclear industry codes and standards including ASME, CSA, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Perform workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies to build organizational capability aligned with business objectives.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with project managers and other functional leaders to allocate resources effectively, balance workload across the Engineering Department, and resolve competing priorities.
Be accountable for the performance management of the team, including conducting regular reviews, identifying skill gaps, and creating individual development plans that support both employee growth and organizational needs.
Establish and maintain technical competency frameworks for each engineering discipline under your supervision, ensuring that staff members possess the appropriate qualifications and certifications required for nuclear engineering work.
Serve as a technical lead within the organization, participating in design reviews, providing input on major technical decisions, and representing the mechanical engineering function in interactions with regulators, customers, and industry partners.
Champion safety culture and ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols throughout all engineering activities.
Requirements Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license or equivalent professional registration.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
Minimum 5 years in leadership or management capacity overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams.
Substantial experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors (pressure vessel design, power, or aerospace).
Demonstrated experience working within matrix organizational structures.
Proven track record managing resources across multiple concurrent projects.
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
Understanding of CSA nuclear standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Experience with engineering analysis tools and CAD systems.
Working knowledge of stress analysis and thermal hydraulic principles.
Leadership & Management
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Proven ability to build high‑performing teams and develop engineering talent.
Strong technical communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience conducting performance reviews and creating professional development plans.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries with multiple departments.
Experience partnering with R&D teams to identify engineering data requirements, develop test specifications, and translate research and testing results into practical engineering applications.
Strong collaboration skills with Safety and Licensing functions to support regulatory compliance and licensing submissions.
Proven track record working with Quality Assurance organizations to maintain documentation and quality standards.
Ability to interface with IT departments on engineering software implementation, data management, and digital infrastructure.
Experience facilitating cross‑functional design reviews and technical meetings with diverse stakeholders.
Skills in managing competing priorities and resolving technical issues that span multiple departments.
Assets
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
Direct experience within the nuclear power industry, particularly with advanced reactor technologies or molten salt systems.
Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III Division 5.
Familiarity with United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC), United States Department of Energy (DOE), and/or Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing processes and regulatory requirements.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Background in advanced simulation and modeling techniques.
Previous involvement in nuclear licensing or regulatory submissions.
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 and Cover Letter.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US 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). Additional information can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 and 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 Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy? Become a part of the leading nuclear plant development team.
Terrestrial Energy is developing 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 opportunities in US markets created by the policies of the US Federal and State 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 is to wholly align with the US market as a US company and effect all the organizational changes necessary to achieve this alignment.
The Company is focused on building a team of business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development 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.
Have demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.
Offer exceptional leadership and team‑building capabilities.
Have 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.
Be capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
Have skillset and experience that relate to the following role.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the functional leader responsible for the supervision, professional development, and technical qualification of mechanical engineering staff across multiple disciplines.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with nuclear industry codes and standards including ASME, CSA, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Perform workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies to build organizational capability aligned with business objectives.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with project managers and other functional leaders to allocate resources effectively, balance workload across the Engineering Department, and resolve competing priorities.
Be accountable for the performance management of the team, including conducting regular reviews, identifying skill gaps, and creating individual development plans that support both employee growth and organizational needs.
Establish and maintain technical competency frameworks for each engineering discipline under your supervision, ensuring that staff members possess the appropriate qualifications and certifications required for nuclear engineering work.
Serve as a technical lead within the organization, participating in design reviews, providing input on major technical decisions, and representing the mechanical engineering function in interactions with regulators, customers, and industry partners.
Champion safety culture and ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols throughout all engineering activities.
Requirements Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license or equivalent professional registration.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
Minimum 5 years in leadership or management capacity overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams.
Substantial experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors (pressure vessel design, power, or aerospace).
Demonstrated experience working within matrix organizational structures.
Proven track record managing resources across multiple concurrent projects.
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
Understanding of CSA nuclear standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Experience with engineering analysis tools and CAD systems.
Working knowledge of stress analysis and thermal hydraulic principles.
Leadership & Management
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Proven ability to build high‑performing teams and develop engineering talent.
Strong technical communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience conducting performance reviews and creating professional development plans.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries with multiple departments.
Experience partnering with R&D teams to identify engineering data requirements, develop test specifications, and translate research and testing results into practical engineering applications.
Strong collaboration skills with Safety and Licensing functions to support regulatory compliance and licensing submissions.
Proven track record working with Quality Assurance organizations to maintain documentation and quality standards.
Ability to interface with IT departments on engineering software implementation, data management, and digital infrastructure.
Experience facilitating cross‑functional design reviews and technical meetings with diverse stakeholders.
Skills in managing competing priorities and resolving technical issues that span multiple departments.
Assets
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
Direct experience within the nuclear power industry, particularly with advanced reactor technologies or molten salt systems.
Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III Division 5.
Familiarity with United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC), United States Department of Energy (DOE), and/or Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing processes and regulatory requirements.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Background in advanced simulation and modeling techniques.
Previous involvement in nuclear licensing or regulatory submissions.
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 and Cover Letter.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US 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). Additional information can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 and 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 Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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