Summer Internship- Project Management at Type One Energy

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Task Management, Project Scheduling, Budgeting, Resource Tracking, Cross-Functional Coordination, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, Agile, Waterfall

Industry

Renewable Energy Power Generation

Description

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 for a “Summer Internship- Project Management”. This is what you need to know: Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: $25 per hour, 40 hours per week Contract: 12 week contract- Summer 2026 (June 1st Start Date) Reporting to: VP Program Management Your role in the mission: The Project Management Intern will support and lead select small-scale projects within the Infinity One program, Type One Energy’s first prototype stellarator initiative. The role will provide exposure to project planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional coordination—particularly in collaboration with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and internal engineering and operations teams. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience managing real-world technical projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment driving toward a transformative energy goal. Lead and manage small-scale Infinity One project workstreams from planning through completion Support project scheduling, budgeting, and resource tracking using established project management tools and processes Coordinate cross-functional communication between engineering, operations, and external partners, including TVA Assist in preparing and maintaining project documentation such as status reports, action logs, risk registers, and meeting minutes Track project milestones, identify issues or delays, and proactively support mitigation efforts Participate in and occasionally facilitate project review meetings and coordination calls Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery processes What you’ll need: Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams Preferred Qualifications Experience or coursework in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models) Familiarity with engineering or technical project environments Interest in energy systems, infrastructure projects, or clean technology development Prior experience coordinating with external stakeholders or partners Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Equal Opportunity Statement 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.

Responsibilities

The Project Management Intern will support and lead select small-scale projects within the Infinity One program. The role includes project planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.