External - Posting Description
Electrical Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 519024
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Procurement Engineering Group
Location: Soddy Daisy, TN
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 10/29/2026
Posting Close: 11/08/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
The Ideal candidate would have nuclear industry experience; other experience such as 3-5 years of equivalent combinations of related industry experience, specialized technical expertise or demonstrated performance in comparable regulatory, engineering or operational roles may be considered in place of nuclear utility experience.
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 good knowledge of related practices.
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)
The minimum requirements below meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 standards.
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.
Experience: Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience (at least 2 years of related experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience).
Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable.
Other Requirements: 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.
