Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518807

Tennessee Valley Authority; Harriman (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 a Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) for Kingston Fossil Plant in Kingston, TN. This role focuses on design, development, and testing of mechanical systems across Coal, Gas, and Hydro plants, with cross-discipline collaboration as needed to optimize performance.

The engineer will lead studies, monitor plant systems, and direct outages. A BS in mechanical engineering and progressive plant experience are required; a PE license is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from an accredited school.
• Full competence as a Power Operations Engineer with progressive plant/field experience.
• License as a Professional Engineer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test mechanical components and equipment for coal, gas, hydro plants.
• Lead investigations using historical data and process control results to optimize performance.
• Serve as owner engineer on projects and manage outages and retrofit work.
• Oversee plant monitoring and testing activities; ensure configuration changes are documented.

Skills

Site/field engineering

Power plant systems

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer license desirable

Tools

Weibull

Engineering software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518807

Job ID: 518807
Location: HARRIMAN, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518807

Organization: Generation

Department: Regional Engineering East

Work Location: Kingston Fossil Plant

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

Posting Open: 11/02/2026

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

Job Summary

Has the technical responsibilities on mechanical equipment, systems, and processes. Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future mechanical 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.

Conducts improvement studies using plant test and operating data and monitors control charts for optimizing plant performance. Utilizes a wide variety of analytical methods to solve problems and to predict future performance, using historical data and the results of process control system activities.

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 preparingand 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

Supervision Received

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.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

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 (Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering 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.

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).