Instrument and Controls Engineer, DESIGN (NPG) B - 518883

Tennessee Valley Authority; Soddy-Daisy (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking an Instrument and Controls Engineer (NPG) at the Sequoyah site in Soddy Daisy, TN. This on-site role supports I&C design and troubleshooting for nuclear power facilities, requiring a strong background in control fundamentals and safety-focused operation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in power industry I&C with DCS and instrumentation experience, plus a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. Willingness to obtain PE and to travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering degree from an accredited program, plus continuing education.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering with 2 years of related experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable; membership in professional/technical societies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of instrumentation and controls engineering work for projects of moderate scope.
• Maintains broad knowledge of precedents and related practices to handle complex design requirements.
• Provides procurement support, field engineering including walkdowns, modifications/maintenance, and testing.

Skills

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

Sensing/sampling techniques

Procurement/design specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

External - Posting Description

Instrument and Controls Engineer, DESIGN (NPG) B -518883

Organization: TVA Nuclear

Department: Sequoyah Fleet Electrical / Instrument and Control

Work Location: Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position

Posting Open: 09/16/2026

Posting Close: 09/27/2026 11:59 PM EST

Grade / Salary: Competitive

Ideal Candidate:

I&C Engineer with at least two years of power‑industry experience, skilled in basic control and monitoring loops for pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, and similar parameters. They have practical experience with Distributed Control Systems and specialized instrumentation, including turbine supervisory systems. They bring practical I&C knowledge, a solid understanding of control fundamentals, and a commitment to safe, reliable plant operation.

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 good knowledge of related practices.

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)

The minimum requirements below meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 standards.

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 of 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).