Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Type One Energy Group•Knoxville, TN

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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, IEEE standards, and NFPA 70E.
Proven ability to lead complex system design and operate independently in a technically demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.