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Terrestrial Energy · 14 hours ago

Civil Engineering Intern

Bryan, Texas, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Terrestrial Energy is developing a zero-emissions cogeneration plant using its proprietary technology. The Civil Engineering Intern will assist the Civil Design team in the development, analysis, and design of civil systems, while preparing design documents and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyGeothermal EnergyNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare civil engineering design documents including calculations, analysis and design reports, design memoranda, engineering drawings

Prepare SAP2000 models of steel and concrete structures

Assist with engineering evaluations related to seismic, extreme wind, and other natural phenomena hazards

Assist in the development or verification of analytical models involving seismic loads, soil profiles, and boundary conditions

Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and constructability assessments

Support preparation of design packages and project deliverables in accordance with organizational standards and applicable codes

Perform literature reviews and data gathering to support engineering analyses

Participate in design review meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, and project controls groups

Assist in maintaining project files, design records, and document control processes

Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties

Qualification

Civil EngineeringSAP2000Structural DynamicsMathcadMicrosoft OfficeCAD ToolsProblem ResolutionCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTime Management

Required

Actively working towards a post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering. Senior students or new grads preferred

Working knowledge of SAP 2000 and Mathcad

Foundational understanding of basic structural dynamics concepts (natural frequency, damping, modal behavior)

Familiarity with fundamental seismic design concepts such as response spectra, PGA, design basis earthquake criteria, and code-referenced seismic parameters

Basic exposure to soil–structure interaction concepts, including foundation flexibility and soil modulus concepts, through coursework or academic projects

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

Basic familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar)

Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines

Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

Preferred

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

Experience with numerical modelling concepts, including finite element modelling

Working knowledge of SASSI and ANSYS

Familiarity with nuclear design standards (eg. CSA N291, CSA N287, ANSI/AISC N690, ACI 349, ASCE/SEI 4, ASCE/SEI 43)

Familiarity with DOE standards (e.g., DOE-STD-1020)

Coursework or academic project experience related to: Structural dynamics, Geotechnical earthquake engineering, Seismic design per ASCE/SEI 7 or ASCE/SEI 43, Soil–structure interaction modelling