Technician, Telecom (PSO) B - 518788

Tennessee Valley Authority; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking a Technician, Telecom (PSO) B for the Bowling Green Transmission Service Center in Bowling Green, KY. The role covers field technical support for telecom systems essential to TVA’s power grid, including diverse networks and data systems.

Open to qualified candidates with related training and experience. Posting details note relocation not offered; open date 9/8/2026 with close date 9/17/2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in Telecommunications Technology or equivalent related field, or equivalent education, training & experience.
• Completion of PSO Technician Training Program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides field technical support for telecommunication systems to design, maintain, and operate TVA telecommunication facilities.
• Assists in system analysis, requirements gathering, and equipment selection and integration.
• Performs design development, layout, testing, and routine maintenance of telecom equipment and systems.
• May assist lead on projects and utilize CAD tools for design and calculations.

Skills

Mathematics

Principles of engineering

Communication

Physic

Drawing

Basics of Information Technology

Basics of Electrical Engineering

Computer-aided drafting

Personal Computer Use

Education

Associate of Science in Telecommunications Technology or equivalent related field

Tools

Computer-aided drafting

Job description

Organization: Transmission

Work Location: Bowling Green, KY

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/8/2026

Salary: Competitive

Performs the full range of duties and tasks of field technical support of telecommunication work to design, maintain, and operate telecommunication systems and facilities for the protection, control, operation, and maintenance of the TVA power system. Systems and facilities may include microwave, land and satellite data, paging and mobile radio, fiber optics, SCADA, EMS, telephony, power line carrier, local area networks, wide area networks, and digital transmission systems. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of progressively more challenging duties in design development, layout and wiring, installation, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and testing of communication and electrical equipment and systems. May assist in the duties of analyzing system needs, validating user requirements, selecting most appropriate system/equipment, and system configuration and integration. Carries out duties in a manner that assures that engineering design and maintenance costs and schedule performance goals are met. Applies system-wide best practice replication and standards.

External - Posting Description

Technician, Telecom (PSO) B - 518788

Organization: Transmission

Department: Bowling Green Transmission Service Center

Work Location: Bowling Green, KY

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/8/2026

Posting Close: 9/17/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Performs the full range of duties and tasks of field technical support of telecommunication work to design, maintain, and operate telecommunication systems and facilities for the protection, control, operation, and maintenance of the TVA power system. Systems and facilities may include microwave, land and satellite data, paging and mobile radio, fiber optics, SCADA, EMS, telephony, power line carrier, local area networks, wide area networks, and digital transmission systems. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of progressively more challenging duties in design development, layout and wiring, installation, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and testing of communication and electrical equipment and systems. May assist in the duties of analyzing system needs, validating user requirements, selecting most appropriate system/equipment, and system configuration and integration. Carries out duties in a manner that assures that engineering design and maintenance costs and schedule performance goals are met. Applies system-wide best practice replication and standards. May assist with engineering studies or parts of engineering studies to evaluate the effects of modifications, deterioration, deletions, and additions to telecommunication systems and equipment. May assist in the resolution of initial installation testing and operation and maintenance problems for equipment and system. May perform the more routine design development and maintenance functions including calculations, checking drawings, selecting, specifying, troubleshooting, repairing, programming and testing equipment. May assist the lead technician on projects. As assigned, duties include utilizing computer aided design equipment to perform design, drafting, and engineering calculations, assisting in the resolution of minor installation problems, checking equipment installation, checking drawings, turn‑up testing, identifying and reporting project discrepancies, marking and submitting as‑built prints or print corrections and reporting lessons learned. When assigned to a Nuclear Plant, must be able to obtain and maintain an unescorted plant access certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain S-3 and S-4 medical ratings with no shift work or overtime restrictions. Must be willing and medically qualified to work rotating shifts and the maximum overtime permitted by TVA procedures during peak demand periods.

Supervisory Responsibilities

On specific projects, the incumbent may direct/coordinate the work of other employees.

Supervision Received

Performs independently on routine assignments. Supervision may be provided by higher grade employees.

Skills and Proficiencies

• Mathematics
• Principles of engineering
• Communication
• Physic
• Drawing
• Basics of Information Technology
• Basics of Electrical Engineering
• Computer-aided drafting
• Personal Computer Use

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)

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

Associate of Science degree in Telecommunications Technology or equivalent related field, or equivalent education, training & experience. Completion of the PSO Technician Training Program or equivalent

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).