Civil Engineer, Design (NPG) B

Tennessee Valley Authority; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking a civil engineer to plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of civil work for major projects including nuclear facilities. You will provide procurement and field engineering support, including walk downs, modifications, and testing, while supervising a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires solid civil engineering background with potential for on-call shifts, travel to plant locations, and the ability to obtain unescorted nuclear access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum.
• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of civil engineering work for major projects or moderate scope.
• Provides procurement and field engineering support including walk downs, modification/maintenance, and testing.
• Supervises multidiscipline engineers, drafters, technicians, and others on specific assignments.

Skills

Structural Steel Design

Cable Tray System Design

Design Change Package

Physical Installation

Structural Concrete Design

Pipe Support Design

Analysis

Root Cause

HVAC Support Design

Seismic Analysis

Design Basis

Conduit Systems Design

Geotechnical codes

Procurement/Design Specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering degrees

Professional Engineer license desirable

Job description

Job ID: 518749
Location: SPRING CITY, TN
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department:Watts Bar NuclearFleet Civil

Work Location: Spring City, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered with this position according to federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 08/19/2026

Posting Close: 08/30/2026 11:59 PM EST

Job Summary

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of civil engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional civil 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 and practices of related speculate.

As a fully competent civil 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 engineer. Provides procurement, field engineering including walk downs, modification/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)

Structural Steel Design; Cable Tray System Design; Design Change Package; Physical Installation; Structural Concrete Design; Pipe Support Design/; Analysis; Root Cause; HVAC Support Design; Seismic Analysis; Design Basis; Knowledge; Conduit Systems Design; Geotechnical codes & standards; Procurement/Design Specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

(Consistent with Classification Standard)

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

Experience: Must have demonstrated proficiency in civil 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).

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.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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