Electrical Engineer

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. is seeking an electrical engineer to design distribution extensions, perform analyses, and lead planning initiatives in support of city and utility-scale projects.

The role emphasizes advanced engineering study, project coordination, and mentoring of junior staff. The position requires a relevant degree and professional credentials, with opportunities to work on substations, SCADA, and outage restoration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Engineer I: E.I./EIT certification or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the City. Electric utility, power systems, distribution, internship, or cooperative education experience is preferred but not required.
• Engineer II: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain Tennessee licensure within 12 months, and progressively responsible professional engineering experience in electric power systems, distribution, utility engineering, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Design electric distribution extensions, replacements, relocations, and system improvements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, work orders, cost estimates, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Perform engineering studies involving system loading, voltage, capacity, power quality, protection, and reliability.
• Assist with system planning, load forecasting, capital improvements, and evaluation of future system needs.
• Evaluate customer and development projects to determine service requirements, loads, equipment needs, and system impacts.
• Provide technical engineering support for construction, maintenance, substations, SCADA, metering, system operations, and outage restoration.
• Coordinate engineering and construction projects with customers, developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, governmental agencies, and City departments.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, SCADA, OMS, system modeling, and other engineering technologies.
• Engineer II responsibilities include leading complex engineering projects, independently performing advanced analyses, providing technical direction, and mentoring less-experienced personnel.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Engineer I: E.I./EIT certification or ability to obtain within the City timeframe

Engineer II: P.E. license in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 12 months

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design electric distribution extensions, replacements, relocations, and system improvements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, work orders, cost estimates, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Perform engineering studies involving system loading, voltage, capacity, power quality, protection, and reliability.
• Assist with system planning, load forecasting, capital improvements, and evaluation of future system needs.
• Evaluate customer and development projects to determine service requirements, loads, equipment needs, and system impacts.
• Provide technical engineering support for construction, maintenance, substations, SCADA, metering, system operations, and outage restoration.
• Coordinate engineering and construction projects with customers, developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, governmental agencies, and City departments.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, SCADA, OMS, system modeling, and other engineering technologies.
• Engineer II responsibilities include leading complex engineering projects, independently performing advanced analyses, providing technical direction, and mentoring less-experienced personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electric distribution extensions, replacements, relocations, and system improvements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, work orders, cost estimates, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Perform engineering studies involving system loading, voltage, capacity, power quality, protection, and reliability.
• Assist with system planning, load forecasting, capital improvements, and evaluation of future system needs.
• Evaluate customer and development projects to determine service requirements, loads, equipment needs, and system impacts.
• Provide technical engineering support for construction, maintenance, substations, SCADA, metering, system operations, and outage restoration.
• Coordinate engineering and construction projects with customers, developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, governmental agencies, and City departments.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, SCADA, OMS, system modeling, and other engineering technologies.
• Engineer II responsibilities include leading complex engineering projects, independently performing advanced analyses, providing technical direction, and mentoring less-experienced personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Engineer I: E.I./EIT certification or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the City. Electric utility, power systems, distribution, internship, or cooperative education experience is preferred but not required.
• Engineer II: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain Tennessee licensure within 12 months, and progressively responsible professional engineering experience in electric power systems, distribution, utility engineering, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver's license.