Electrical Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518867

Tennessee Valley Authority; West Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Design (NPG) in Decatur, AL to plan and coordinate electrical engineering work for nuclear projects. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical design practices and the ability to devise new approaches while coordinating with field teams.

The position emphasizes professional experience in nuclear power settings, design change processes, procurement support, and the potential for supervisory responsibilities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• 2+ years of related electrical engineering experience; 1 year of nuclear power plant experience for non-entry
• Licensed Professional Engineer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed electrical engineering work on a major project or a project of moderate scope.
• Devises new approaches to problems; adapts standard techniques and criteria.
• Provides procurement, field engineering including walk-downs, modifications, maintenance and testing support.
• May supervise or coordinate multidiscipline engineers, drafters, technicians, and others.

Skills

AC Systems Design

DC Systems Design

Short Circuit Studies

Voltage Drop

Coordination Studies

Industry Codes/Standards

Root Cause Analysis

Design Change Packages

Procurement Process

Advanced Electrical Power Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Ideal Candidate Statement:

An engineer that is currently TVA with at least 4 years as a Nuclear Design Engineer and has Engineering Design Quals, or an Engineer from the Nuclear Industry (Non TVA) that has at least 6 years of experience in Nuclear Design Engineering at a commercial nuclear plant, or ex Navy Nuclear Engineer.

Electrical Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518867

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: BFN Fleet Design

Work Location: Decatur, AL

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 09/03/2026

Posting Close: 09/13/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

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).