Mechanical Engineer, Design B (NPG)

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

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Athens, AL seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Design B (NPG) to support the Nuclear Power Group. The role covers planning, scheduling, and execution of mechanical engineering tasks within a major project framework, with potential field engineering, procurement, and testing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience or nuclear utility background, with willingness to travel and work rotating shifts as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; accredited curriculum.
• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.
• Must obtain and maintain nuclear plant access and medical qualifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates mechanical engineering work on major projects of moderate scope.
• Provides procurement, field engineering including walkdowns, modifications and testing support.
• May supervise multidiscipline engineers and CAD Technicians.

Skills

Hydralic Analysis

Design Change Package

Codes and Standards

Procurement/Design Specs

Heat Transfer Analysis

Physical Installation

Heat Balance Analysis

Equipment Qualification

Pump Selection

Valve and Orifice Sizing

R/Heat Exchange

HVAC Equipment Set

Design Basis Knowledge

MOVATS

PSA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Design B (NPG) - 519007

Job ID: 519007
Location: ATHENS, AL
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Mechanical Engineer, Design B (NPG) - 519007

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Mechanical Design Engineering

Location: Decatur, AL at Browns FerryNuclear Plant

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

Posting Open: 10/22/2026

Posting Close: 11/01/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

The Ideal candidate would have nuclear industry experience; other experience such as3-5 years of equivalent combinations of related industry experience, specialized technical expertise or demonstrated performance in comparable regulatory, engineering or operational roles may be considered in place of nuclear utility experience.

Job Summary:

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of mechanical engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional mechanical 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 specialty.

As a fully competent mechanical 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 walkdowns, 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 supervisor’s approval on proposed plans for projects.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific):

• Hydralic Analysis
• Design Change Package
• Codes and Standards
• Procurement/Design Specs
• Heat Transfer Analysis
• Physical Installation
• Heat Balance Analysis
• Equipment Qualification
• Pump Selection
• Valve and Orifice Sizing
• R/Heat Exchange
• HVAC Equipment Set
• Design Basis Knowledge
• MOVATS
• PSA

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard):
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education. Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable. For Fire Protection Employees: must be member grade SFPE and hold all designated restrictions. Fire Protection Engineering degree is recommended.

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 mechanical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

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).