I&C Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518951

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking an I&C Engineer, Design to support the Nuclear Power Group in Spring City, TN. You will plan and coordinate instrumentation and controls engineering on substantial projects, addressing complex design requirements and coordinating with multiple teams.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, with strong I&C knowledge, and are willing to relocate and travel. On-call and rotating shifts are possible as per TVA procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable; able to obtain nuclear plant access.
• Willing to relocate and travel to plant locations as required.
• On-call rotational assignments may be required, including 24/7 availability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of I&C engineering work.
• Provide procurement, field engineering, walk-downs, modifications, maintenance, and testing support.
• Supervise or coordinate multidiscipline engineers and technicians on assignments.

Skills

I&C Systems Design

Uncertainty Analysis

EQ

Design change packages

I&C measurement techniques

Advanced control techniques

Codes and standards

Control system theory

Procurement/design specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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

Salary: Competitive

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.

External - Posting Description

I&C Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518951

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Fleet Electrical/I&C

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

Salary: Competitive

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
• I&C measurement techniques
• Demonstrated accuracy calculations
• Advanced control techniques
• Codes and standards
• Control system theory
• Computer systems
• Physical Installation
• Digital and analog control/measurement
• Techniques
• 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.

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).