I&C Engineer, Design (NPG) B

Tennessee Valley Authority; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Spring City, TN, is seeking a seasoned I&C engineer to plan, schedule, and coordinate instrumentation and controls activities within a major project. You will apply broad knowledge of design precedents and support related specifications in a complex setting.

The role includes procurement, field engineering such as walk-downs, and testing support, with potential supervision of multidisciplinary teams. PE desirable; relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; continuing education expected.
• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain nuclear plant access and medical qualifications when applicable.
• Willingness to assume on-call rotations, shift work, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate instrumentation and controls engineering work for major projects.
• Provide procurement, field engineering including walk-downs, modifications, maintenance and testing support.
• May supervise or coordinate the work of multidiscipline engineers and technicians.
• Independently perform assignments with guidance for unusual problems and approvals for plans.

Skills

I&C Systems Design

Uncertainty Analysis

EQ

Design change packages

Sensing/sampling techniques

Procurement/design specifications

Control system theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) desirable

Job description

Job ID: 518951
Location: SPRING CITY, TN
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Work Location: Spring City, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 09/23/2026

Posting Close: 10/04/2026 11:59 PM EST

Job Summary

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional I&C 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 a good knowledge of and practices of related speculate.

As a fully competent I&C 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, CAD Technicians, 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 principal engineer’s approval on proposed plans for projects.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

I&C Systems Design

Uncertainty Analysis

EQ

Design change packages

Demonstrated accuracy calculations

Codes and standards

Control system theory

Computer systems

Physical Installation

Digital and analog control/measurement

Sensing/sampling techniques

Procurement/design specifications

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

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

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. Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

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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