Electrical Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518561

Tennessee Valley Authority

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in design or specialized technical areas.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred but not mandatory.
  • Membership in engineering and technical societies is a plus.
  • Ability to obtain unescorted nuclear plant access and meet specific medical qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule phases of electrical engineering work for major or moderate scope projects.
  • Conduct detailed engineering assessments with a focus on resolving complex design issues.
  • Adapt standard techniques and criteria to meet project requirements effectively.
  • Provide field engineering support, including modifications, maintenance, and testing tasks.
  • Coordinate work among multidiscipline teams and supervise engineers and technicians as necessary.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in a specialized nuclear sector.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on resolving unique engineering challenges.
  • Gain exposure to advanced electrical power systems theory and techniques.
Full Job Description
External - Posting Description

Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of electrical engineering experience. This experience can include combinations of demonstrated performance as an electrical engineer or specialized technical expertise.

Electrical Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518561

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Mechanical Design Engineering

Work Location: Spring City, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 07/01/2026

Posting Close: 07/12/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of electrical engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional electrical engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of related speculate.

As a fully competent electrical engineer in all conventional experience aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Required sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker. Provides procurement, field engineering including walk downs, modifications/maintenance and testing support.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise or coordinate the work of multidiscipline engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Supervision Received

Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisor's approval on proposed plans for projects.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

AC Systems Design DC Systems Design EQ

Short Circuit Load Studies Physical Installation

Voltage Drop Coordination Studies Industry Codes/Standards

Motors Electrical Equipment Root Cause Analysis

Operability Evaluation Design Change Packages Procurement Process

Advanced Electrical Power System Theory/Techniques

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education. Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume "on-call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

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