Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer About this position

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy.

Type One Energy Group is mission‑driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state‑of‑the‑art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Location:

Knoxville, TN

Salary:
Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract:

Permanent, full time

Reporting to:
Director of Electrical and Software Engineering

As a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of low and medium voltage (480 V–13.8 kV) electrical systems supporting continuous‑operation fusion devices and mission‑critical facility infrastructure. This role demands deep expertise in industrial power distribution, motors, switch gear, and power system studies, with a strong focus on system robustness, operability, and maintainability.

• Lead the design of low and medium voltage distribution systems for stellarator facilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain single‑line diagrams, load schedules, grounding systems, and equipment layouts.
• Specify low and medium voltage switch gear, transformers, MCCs, and distribution panels designed for high availability and continuous operation.
• Architect power systems for large, steady‑state electrical loads with tight reliability and thermal performance requirements.
• Lead and execute detailed engineering studies, including load flow / power flow analysis, short‑circuit analysis, arc‑flash hazard analysis (IEEE 1584), protective device coordination, voltage‑drop and steady‑state performance evaluations.
• Develop and maintain system models using ETAP, Easy Power, or SKM Power Tools.
• Provide technical leadership for large industrial motor systems; design and specify VFDs, MV drives, and motor starting methods optimized for continuous‑duty operation.
• Evaluate impacts of motor loads on system stability, harmonics, and efficiency.
• Develop and own protection philosophies and relay coordination strategies for LV/MV systems.
• Provide technical leadership during installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical infrastructure.
• Serve as the power systems subject‑matter expert (SME) across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform design and study reviews.
• Produce and review power system study reports, equipment specifications, construction and as‑built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE standards, NFPA 70E, and utility requirements.
• Lead internal and external design reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering or industrial electrical design.
• Demonstrated expertise in 480 V–13.8 kV distribution systems, industrial switch gear, MCCs, and motor systems.
• Power system modeling and analysis proficiency.
• Advanced proficiency with ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, and NFPA 70E.
• Proven ability to lead complex system design and operate independently in a technically demanding environment.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in fusion, energy generation, large‑scale R&D facilities, or continuous‑process industrial plants.
• Familiarity with high‑availability power systems and redundancy design.
• Medium‑voltage drives and large motors (≥ 1 MW).
• Utility interconnection and substation coordination.
• Protection relay configuration and testing.
• Experience supporting commissioning of complex electrical systems.

• Hybrid work policy.
• Stock options.
• Relocation allowance.
• Insurance plans.
• Retirement options.
• Many other voluntary benefits.

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.