Design Electrical Engineer B (NPG) - 518946

Tennessee Valley Authority; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Valley Authority seeks a Design Electrical Engineer B (NPG) for its Nuclear Power Group in Spring City, Tennessee. This role focuses on planning, scheduling and coordinating electrical engineering work across a major project, applying advanced knowledge to design and evaluation tasks in a nuclear power environment.

The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of electrical engineering experience, with on-call rotations and travel to plant locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Experience: at least 2 years of related electrical engineering experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates electrical engineering work on projects of moderate scope.
• Provides procurement, field engineering including walk downs, modifications/maintenance and testing support.
• May supervise or coordinate multidiscipline engineers, drafters, technicians and others.

Job description

External - Posting Description

Design Electrical Engineer B (NPG) - 518946

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Mechanical Design Engineering

Work Location: Spring City, Tennessee

Relocation

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 10/01/2026

Posting Close: 10/15/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Ideal Candidate:

Will possess at least 3 years of electrical engineering experience. This experience can include combinations of demonstrated performance as an electrical engineer or specialized technical expertise.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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).

If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .