Electrical Engineer - PLC Control

Type One Energy Group•Knoxville, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer – PLC Control will design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems and associated electrical hardware for our advanced stellarator technologies. This role emphasizes control panel design, field instrumentation integration, and production of electrical design documentation to support highly complex scientific equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable, safe, and maintainable control system hardware supporting fusion system components.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in industrial control systems, PLC-based automation, or instrumentation design
Strong experience designing electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams
Experience with control panel and cabinet layout/design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar tools)
Hands-on experience with PLC hardware platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
Familiarity with industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, vacuum, etc.) and signal standards (4–20 mA, HART, digital I/O)
Experience supporting field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Ability to interpret and generate technical documentation and electrical design packages
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on hardware-level diagnostics
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Responsibilities

Design and develop PLC-based control systems, including hardware selection, I/O architecture, and panel integration
Create detailed loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for instrumentation and control systems
Develop control panel/cabinet layouts, including component placement, power distribution, and thermal considerations
Specify and integrate field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, valves, actuators) with PLC systems
Produce and maintain electrical design packages, including schematics, cable schedules, BOMs, and installation details
Support hardware installation, checkout, and commissioning of control systems and instrumentation
Collaborate with technicians and engineers to ensure accurate panel builds and field wiring implementation
Perform I/O checkout, loop checks, and system validation testing
Troubleshoot hardware, wiring, and instrumentation issues during development and operations
Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements for nuclear/fusion environments
Support integration of control hardware with higher-level control and data systems (SCADA/DCS as applicable)