Electrical/I&C Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518775

Tennessee Valley Authority; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking an Electrical/I&C Engineer (Power Operations) to support Coal, Gas and Hydro fossil plants. The role focuses on electrical/instrumentation and controls systems, with responsibilities spanning studies, troubleshooting, and project leadership at Kingston Fossil Plant.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, PE preferred, and a track record in plant engineering, outages, and cross-discipline collaboration to optimize equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electrical Controls, Computer or comparable Engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer license desirable.
• Experience with electric power plant electrical/instrumentation and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies to evaluate electrical/ I&C needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants.
• Identify root causes and recommend optimal solutions.
• Serve as owner engineer for assigned projects and joint project teams.
• Prepare specifications, cost/benefit analyses and installation estimates for upgrades.
• Oversee outages and ensure proper documentation of plant configuration changes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power operations engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical/I&C Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518775

Organization: Generation

Department: Regional Engineering East

Work Location: Kingston Fossil Plant

Relocation: Relocation is offered and will be aligned with federal travel regulations and the collective bargaining agreement.

Posting Open: 11/02/2026

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

Salary: Competitive

Has the technical responsibilities on Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) equipment, systems, and processes. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future electrical/instrumentation needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Assists plant in resolution of equipment and system problems as requested. As work needs dictate, perform cross-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Directs or conducts technical monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements, repairs, maintenance, modification, and retrofit activity to optimize achievement of plant / system business plan objectives.

Identifies deviations in plant equipment and system performance, determines root causes, and recommends the optimum solution for correcting the problem. Troubleshoots system problems not resolved by routine maintenance or surveillance activities. Determines whether identified problems exist in other systems or units at the plant and replicates solutions, including informing engineers at other plants which can benefit.

Serve as owner engineer for assigned projects and Joint Project Teams, including large, cross-discipline, and more complex projects. Duties include preparing and reviewing specifications, cost benefit ratios, and estimates covering installation of new equipment or upgrading of present equipment. Furnishes engineering data and prepares Project Justification packages to cover capitalized expenditures or retirements. Leads the development of Outage Scoping and serves as a technical advisor during planned, maintenance and forced outages.

Assists in overseeing the daily plant monitoring and testing activities performed by Technical Services Analysts. Responsible for ensuring that changes to plant configuration are controlled and properly documented.

Other duties as assigned by supervision

Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Supervision is provided by the first-line manager.

Proficient in site/field engineering for Coal, Gas, Hydro Power Plant Systems and Equipment; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Industry Standards and Codes; Plan and direct testing; Spreadsheet, Graphics, and relevant industry software; Problem Solving & Analysis, i.e. Root Cause, FMEA/EMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull, etc.; Project Management, Construction Processes, Teamwork; Communication and Interpersonal; Initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electrical Controls, Computer or comparable Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school. Full competence as a Power Operations Engineer as demonstrated by several years’ progressive and developmental experience at Engineer level as a plant or field engineer or in a comparable engineering position providing the required experience and knowledge of plant systems and of multiple engineering disciplines. Must have demonstrated proficiency in engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience. License as a Professional Engineer is desirable.

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.

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).