Technician, Engineering Support B- 519067

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking an engineering support technician in the Transmission organization, Protection & Controls, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed phases of engineering support with a focus on complex technical requirements and material suitability.

As a fully competent engineer support technician, you will exercise judgment in evaluating and adapting standard techniques, potentially supervising technicians, and may

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited curriculum or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3/S-4 medical qualifications where applicable.
• Must be able and willing to perform on-call rotational assignments which may include 24/7 availability.
• Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and overtime as TVAN procedures permit.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of engineering support functions.
• Performs work involving technical concepts and practices with complex features and coordination requirements.
• Supervisory responsibilities may include coordinating the work of technicians and others.

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job ID: 519067
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Organization: Transmission

Department: Protection & Controls

Work Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Relocation:Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 11/10/2026

Posting Close: 11/19/2026 at 11:59PM EST

Job Summary:

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of engineering support functions. Performs work involving technical concepts and practices and includes a variety of complex features such as conflicting technical requirements, suitability of materials and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of practices of related speculate.

As a fully competent engineering support technician in all conventional experience aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of 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. Requires sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise or coordinate the work of 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 projectss

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

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

Associates Degree from an accredited curriculum or equivalent.

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.

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).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.