Terrestrial Energy Inc.
Nuclear Safety Analysis Manager
Terrestrial Energy Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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 using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design.
Safety Manager Under the direction of the Engineering Director, the Safety Manager is primarily responsible for leading and building our safety analysis team, establishing and growing a world‑class safety analysis organization while managing all aspects of safety analysis and supporting regulatory compliance and licensing activities for the development and deployment of our IMSR technology.
The successful candidate will recruit, develop, and lead a team of safety engineers and analysts, collaborate closely with the design and licensing teams, and ensure the safety case for our advanced reactor design meets all regulatory requirements and demonstrates the inherent safety features of our technology.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Analysis Engineers, Safety Analysts, and Specialists
Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across multiple projects
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of team members
Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety consciousness, and continuous improvement
Recruit and build a high‑performing safety analysis team
Establish and maintain safety analysis standards, procedures, and best practices
Manage departmental budget and resource planning
Safety Analysis Program Management
Oversee deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses for the IMSR design
Direct the development and analysis of Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBAs)
Ensure comprehensive transient and accident analyses using thermal‑hydraulic and neutronics codes
Oversee evaluation of plant response to postulated initiating events
Manage assessment of safety systems and engineered safety features performance
Direct dose consequence and radiological release scenario analyses
Oversee sensitivity and uncertainty analyses programs
Ensure integration of safety analyses across multiple engineering project teams
Regulatory and Licensing Leadership
Prepare safety analysis chapters for licensing documentation including Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for NRC/CNSC licensing
Oversee development of DOE‑required safety analyses including Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) in accordance with DOE‑STD‑3009
Direct development of key safety decisions including target performance of structures, systems, and components (SSCs), safety system responses to normal and off‑normal operations, and facility security considerations
Establish classification rules and terminology for safety SSCs, including application of the hierarchy of controls and Defense in Depth principles to ensure safety
Oversee analysis of most limiting potential dose consequences (e.g., unmitigated or Maximum Hypothetical Accident scenarios) to support Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) Design Category (NDC) categorization
Ensure validity assessment of selected safety document format and content, applicability of SSC classifications, and other graded approaches
Lead regulatory review processes and coordinate responses to technical questions from regulatory bodies (CNSC, NRC, DOE)
Ensure all analyses comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidance
Represent the company in regulatory meetings and technical discussions
Oversee development of technical specifications and operational limits
Manage external consultants and contractors supporting safety analysis activities
Strategic Planning and Communication
Develop long‑term safety analysis strategy aligned with company licensing and deployment goals
Collaborate closely with licensing team to support regulatory submissions and licensing strategy
Identify and implement improvements to safety analysis methods and tools
Present safety analysis results and strategies to senior leadership and board of directors
Interface with Engineering Director and executive team on safety‑related decisions
Coordinate with other engineering managers to ensure integrated safety approach
Support business development activities with safety analysis expertise
Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums
Modeling and Simulation
Develop and validate computer models for safety analysis using industry‑standard codes
Build thermal‑hydraulic models of reactor systems and components
Perform single and coupled physics simulations
Validate models against experimental data and benchmarks
Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results
Create clear visualizations and presentations of analysis results
Maintain comprehensive documentation of safety analysis activities
Contribute to technical publications and conference papers
Develop and maintain analysis procedures and quality assurance documentation
Collaboration
Work closely with Physics, Thermal‑Hydraulics, Systems Engineering, and Design Teams
Interface with external partners including national laboratories and consultants
Participate in design reviews and technical meetings
Support integrated safety assessments across multiple disciplines
Contribute to continuous improvement of safety analysis methods
Quality Assurance and Documentation
Ensure comprehensive documentation of safety analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results
Maintain quality assurance program for safety analysis activities
Oversee configuration management of safety analysis models and tools
Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements (CSA N286.7, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA‑1, DOE O 414.1D)
Manage internal and external technical reviews of safety analysis work
Requirements Education
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional certification preferred
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear safety analysis
Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably managing technical teams
Demonstrated experience leading safety analysis programs for nuclear facilities
Experience with regulatory licensing processes (NRC, CNSC, or DOE)
Proven track record of successful regulatory interactions and licensing document preparation
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Technical Skills
Proficiency with thermal‑hydraulic analysis codes (Flownex, REPLAP5, or similar)
Knowledge of neutronics codes (MCNP, SCALE, Serpent, or similar)
Understanding of severe accident phenomena and analysis methods
Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) concepts
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency with technical computing tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Experience with data analysis and visualization
Professional Skills
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
Project management and time management capabilities
Critical thinking and ability to defend technical positions
Assets
Experience with advanced reactor designs or Generation IV systems
Familiarity with molten salt reactor technology and safety characteristics
Experience with US NRC, US DOE, or Canadian CNSC licensing processes
Knowledge of relevant regulatory guides and industry standards (NUREG, CSA, IAEA, DOE STD‑1189, DOE‑STD‑3009, 10 CFR 830)
Experience with severe accident analysis codes
Background in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or probabilistic safety assessment (PSA)
Experience with uncertainty quantification methods
Knowledge of source term analysis and radiological consequence modeling
Knowledge of international nuclear safety standards (IAEA, WENRA)
Experience with digital instrumentation and control safety analysis
Previous experience in consulting or vendor roles supporting multiple nuclear projects
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or conference proceedings
Active participation in industry standards development (ANS, ASME, CSA)
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), plus an additional Health Spending Account
A vacation policy designed to support your work‑life balance
EAP Programs available to you and your family
Wellness Subsidy
Annual Performance Review
Paid United Way Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
How to Apply 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. Additional information can be found in the DOE and Energy Department references.
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.
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Terrestrial Energy is developing for near‑term commercial operation, a zero‑emissions cogeneration plant using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design.
Safety Manager Under the direction of the Engineering Director, the Safety Manager is primarily responsible for leading and building our safety analysis team, establishing and growing a world‑class safety analysis organization while managing all aspects of safety analysis and supporting regulatory compliance and licensing activities for the development and deployment of our IMSR technology.
The successful candidate will recruit, develop, and lead a team of safety engineers and analysts, collaborate closely with the design and licensing teams, and ensure the safety case for our advanced reactor design meets all regulatory requirements and demonstrates the inherent safety features of our technology.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Analysis Engineers, Safety Analysts, and Specialists
Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across multiple projects
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of team members
Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety consciousness, and continuous improvement
Recruit and build a high‑performing safety analysis team
Establish and maintain safety analysis standards, procedures, and best practices
Manage departmental budget and resource planning
Safety Analysis Program Management
Oversee deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses for the IMSR design
Direct the development and analysis of Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBAs)
Ensure comprehensive transient and accident analyses using thermal‑hydraulic and neutronics codes
Oversee evaluation of plant response to postulated initiating events
Manage assessment of safety systems and engineered safety features performance
Direct dose consequence and radiological release scenario analyses
Oversee sensitivity and uncertainty analyses programs
Ensure integration of safety analyses across multiple engineering project teams
Regulatory and Licensing Leadership
Prepare safety analysis chapters for licensing documentation including Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for NRC/CNSC licensing
Oversee development of DOE‑required safety analyses including Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) in accordance with DOE‑STD‑3009
Direct development of key safety decisions including target performance of structures, systems, and components (SSCs), safety system responses to normal and off‑normal operations, and facility security considerations
Establish classification rules and terminology for safety SSCs, including application of the hierarchy of controls and Defense in Depth principles to ensure safety
Oversee analysis of most limiting potential dose consequences (e.g., unmitigated or Maximum Hypothetical Accident scenarios) to support Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) Design Category (NDC) categorization
Ensure validity assessment of selected safety document format and content, applicability of SSC classifications, and other graded approaches
Lead regulatory review processes and coordinate responses to technical questions from regulatory bodies (CNSC, NRC, DOE)
Ensure all analyses comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidance
Represent the company in regulatory meetings and technical discussions
Oversee development of technical specifications and operational limits
Manage external consultants and contractors supporting safety analysis activities
Strategic Planning and Communication
Develop long‑term safety analysis strategy aligned with company licensing and deployment goals
Collaborate closely with licensing team to support regulatory submissions and licensing strategy
Identify and implement improvements to safety analysis methods and tools
Present safety analysis results and strategies to senior leadership and board of directors
Interface with Engineering Director and executive team on safety‑related decisions
Coordinate with other engineering managers to ensure integrated safety approach
Support business development activities with safety analysis expertise
Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums
Modeling and Simulation
Develop and validate computer models for safety analysis using industry‑standard codes
Build thermal‑hydraulic models of reactor systems and components
Perform single and coupled physics simulations
Validate models against experimental data and benchmarks
Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results
Create clear visualizations and presentations of analysis results
Maintain comprehensive documentation of safety analysis activities
Contribute to technical publications and conference papers
Develop and maintain analysis procedures and quality assurance documentation
Collaboration
Work closely with Physics, Thermal‑Hydraulics, Systems Engineering, and Design Teams
Interface with external partners including national laboratories and consultants
Participate in design reviews and technical meetings
Support integrated safety assessments across multiple disciplines
Contribute to continuous improvement of safety analysis methods
Quality Assurance and Documentation
Ensure comprehensive documentation of safety analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results
Maintain quality assurance program for safety analysis activities
Oversee configuration management of safety analysis models and tools
Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements (CSA N286.7, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA‑1, DOE O 414.1D)
Manage internal and external technical reviews of safety analysis work
Requirements Education
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional certification preferred
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear safety analysis
Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably managing technical teams
Demonstrated experience leading safety analysis programs for nuclear facilities
Experience with regulatory licensing processes (NRC, CNSC, or DOE)
Proven track record of successful regulatory interactions and licensing document preparation
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Technical Skills
Proficiency with thermal‑hydraulic analysis codes (Flownex, REPLAP5, or similar)
Knowledge of neutronics codes (MCNP, SCALE, Serpent, or similar)
Understanding of severe accident phenomena and analysis methods
Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) concepts
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency with technical computing tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Experience with data analysis and visualization
Professional Skills
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
Project management and time management capabilities
Critical thinking and ability to defend technical positions
Assets
Experience with advanced reactor designs or Generation IV systems
Familiarity with molten salt reactor technology and safety characteristics
Experience with US NRC, US DOE, or Canadian CNSC licensing processes
Knowledge of relevant regulatory guides and industry standards (NUREG, CSA, IAEA, DOE STD‑1189, DOE‑STD‑3009, 10 CFR 830)
Experience with severe accident analysis codes
Background in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or probabilistic safety assessment (PSA)
Experience with uncertainty quantification methods
Knowledge of source term analysis and radiological consequence modeling
Knowledge of international nuclear safety standards (IAEA, WENRA)
Experience with digital instrumentation and control safety analysis
Previous experience in consulting or vendor roles supporting multiple nuclear projects
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or conference proceedings
Active participation in industry standards development (ANS, ASME, CSA)
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), plus an additional Health Spending Account
A vacation policy designed to support your work‑life balance
EAP Programs available to you and your family
Wellness Subsidy
Annual Performance Review
Paid United Way Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
How to Apply 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. Additional information can be found in the DOE and Energy Department references.
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.
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