External - Posting Description Engineer, Turbines (C) - 518794 Organization: Generation Department: Fleet Technical Services Work Location: Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN or Muscle Shoals, Alabama Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations Posting Open: 08/28/2026 Posting Close: 09/10/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Grade / Salary: Competitive Job Summary Serves as a technical expert in the field of turbines and processes for the for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the effects of modifications, deterioration, deletions, and additions to major systems and equipment. Assists production units in resolution of equipment and system problems including trouble shooting problem areas as requested. Serves as lead for process development for electrical testing.
As work needs dictate, perform or directs cross -discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for turbine and rotating equipment systems at all Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil generating plants. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements to optimize achievement of plant, fleet, and/or system business plan objectives. Ensures that performance gaps and other problems at a particular location are investigated at other locations having similar equipment and systems. Ensures fleet system wide replication of solutions and standardization as appropriate
May serve as project engineer for assigned projects, including large, cross-discipline, and more complex projects. Serves as technical advisor to the project team on turbines and rotating equipment projects in establishing and accomplishing valid requirements.
Provides direct administrative and technical supervision to engineers and support personnel.
Other duties as assigned by supervision
Supervision Received Supervision and guidance is provided by the first-line manager and is generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines and policy, and work priorities. The incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision
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, SYNTHA, etc 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 - Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school. Mechanical or Electrical concentration.
- Full competence as a System Engineer as demonstrated by several years' experience at senior level as a System Engineer or Discipline Engineer.
- License as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable
- Travel is expected to be up to 20%
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 WorkplaceAll 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 . 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.
How to Submit Documentation:
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to [email protected]
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
