Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518754

Tennessee Valley Authority

$88K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 2 years of engineering experience, including 1 year in a nuclear power plant
  • Experience in controls-related fields such as utility or aerospace may substitute for nuclear experience
  • Professional Engineer license is desirable
  • Membership in engineering societies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule I&C engineering tasks for major projects
  • Conduct and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
  • Perform complex I&C engineering practices with various challenges
  • Evaluate, select, and adapt standard engineering techniques and criteria
  • Provide field engineering support including modifications and testing
  • Supervise the work of multidisciplinary engineers and technicians
  • Devise new problem-solving approaches as needed

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits not offered
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Access to continued education and advanced training
  • Potential for leadership experience through supervisory roles
  • Involvement in significant engineering projects within the nuclear sector
Full Job Description
External - Posting Description

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518754

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Browns Ferry Fleet Electrical / I&C

Work Location: Decatur, AL

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position

Posting Open: 8/11/2026

Posting Close: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate would have nuclear industry experience; Other experience such as nuclear field power school or military nuclear, may be considered in place of nuclear utility experience. One year of Nuclear Power Plant experience is required, however, five years of experience in a controls-related field, utility, or aerospace experience may be considered in place of nuclear experience.

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.

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