Electrical Engineer - PLC Control

About the role

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 globally recognized fusion scientists and veteran business leaders experienced in scaling energy technologies.

Location: Knoxville, TN. Contract: Permanent, full time. Reports to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering.

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)

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

Benefits

• Hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• Many more great voluntary benefits

Pay

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits; includes basic salary and yearly bonus.