Program Engineer (C) - 519006

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nuclear Power Group in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Program Engineer Specialist to interpret programmatic requirements and develop criteria for diverse projects. You will provide engineering recommendations and assess feasibility of products, acting as a primary contact for your specialty and possibly supervising others.

The role requires advanced knowledge in mechanical, metallurgical, materials engineering or welding, with at least 2 years of related experience, including nuclear plant exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, metallurgical, material science, welding engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience with at least 1 year in a nuclear power plant.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is desirable; membership in professional societies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical interpretations of programmatic requirements and develop plans for projects.
• Offer engineering recommendations and alternatives for complex problems within the program area.
• Assess feasibility and soundness of program engineering products and practices.
• Serve as staff advisor, consultant, and primary contact for assigned technical specialty.
• Supervise or coordinate work of multidisciplinary engineers and technicians when needed.

Skills

Program engineering

Nuclear plant experience

Project planning

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical/metallurgical/material science/welding engineering

Job description

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Asset Management Programs - Materials

Location: Chattanooga, TN

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

Posting Open: 10/29/2026

Posting Close: 11/08/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Ideal Candidate: An ideal candidate would have experience with the Section XI Nuclear Engineering Programs- specifically in the In Service Inspection Program.

Job Summary

As a Program Engineer Specialist, provides technical interpretations of programmatic requirements; develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others. Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives for solving complex engineering problems related to assigned program area. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed Program Engineering products, or practices. Performs as a staff advisor, consultant, and primary point of contact for assigned technical specialty.

Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical, metallurgical, material science, or welding engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences to receive important industry data to plan and coordinate future site work. Requires the use of intensive and diversified knowledge, advanced techniques, and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices in the assigned program areas. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.

Program Ownership Could Include

• Repair/Replacement
• BWR Vessel Internals
• PWR Vessel Internals
• Welding
• Boric Acid Corrosion Control
• Flow Accelerated Corrosion
• Raw Water
• External Events/Flood/FLEX
• In-service Testing
• In-service Inspection
• Appendix J
• System Pressure Test
• Steam Generators
• Underground Piping and Tank Integrity
• Motor Operated Valves
• Air Operated Valves

Supervisory Responsibilities

May technically supervise, coordinate, and review the work of multidiscipline engineers and technicians or staff specialist may be assisted on projects by other engineers or technicians.

Supervision Received

Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with Engineering Leads and Site Managers concerning unusual problems and developments.

Skills And Proficiencies (May Be Job Or Organization Specific)

• Demonstrated high proficiency in the ability to develop and implement comprehensive specialty programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop totally integrated solutions for assigned engineering programs and metallurgical and materials engineering issues.
• Demonstrated ability to own and advance assigned engineering programs.
• Perform specialized calculations and evaluations to assess plant material conditions.
• Perform technical training and certification in key areas.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels of engineering and management.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)

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

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, metallurgical, material science, welding engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum required, plus related continuing education.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years related experience with at least 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.

Certifications/Licenses/Etc.: Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in 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.

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).