Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, 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.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer (Low and Medium Voltage). This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering

Your role in the mission:

As a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of low and medium voltage (480V–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, switchgear, and power system studies, with a strong focus on system robustness, operability, and maintainability. 

You will: 

• Lead the design of low and medium voltage (480V–13.8 kV) 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 switchgear, 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, EasyPower, or SKM PowerTools. 

• 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. 
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred). 

• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering or industrial electrical design. 

• Demonstrated expertise in:  

• • 480V–13.8 kV distribution systems 

• • Industrial switchgear, MCCs, and motor systems 

• • Power system modeling and analysis 

• Advanced proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar tools. 

• Strong knowledge of NEC, I