External - Posting Description Instrument and Controls Engineer, DESIGN (NPG) B -518883 Organization: TVA Nuclear Department: Sequoyah Fleet Electrical / Instrument and Control Work Location: Soddy Daisy, Tennessee Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position Posting Open: 09/16/2026 Posting Close: 09/27/2026 11:59 PM EST Grade / Salary: Competitive Ideal Candidate: I&C Engineer with at least two years of power-industry experience, skilled in basic control and monitoring loops for pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, and similar parameters. They have practical experience with Distributed Control Systems and specialized instrumentation, including turbine supervisory systems. They bring practical I&C knowledge, a solid understanding of control fundamentals, and a commitment to safe, reliable plant operation.
Job Summary: Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional I&C 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.
A fully competent I&C 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, CAD Technicians, 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 principal engineer's approval on proposed plans for projects.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific): - I&C Systems Design
- Uncertainty Analysis
- EQ
- Design change packages
- I&C measurement techniques
- Demonstrated accuracy calculations
- Advanced control techniques
- Codes and standards
- Control system theory Computer systems
- Physical Installation
- Digital and analog control/measurement techniques
- Sensing/sampling techniques
- Procurement/design specifications
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard): The minimum requirements below meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 standards.
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 of 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.
