External - Posting Description I&C Engineer, Design (NPG) B - 518951 Organization: Nuclear Power GroupDepartment: Fleet Electrical/I&CWork Location: Spring City, TNRelocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations. Posting Open: 09/23/2026Posting Close: 10/04/2026 11:59 PM ESTSalary: Competitive Job Summary Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional I&C engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of related speculate.
As a fully competent I&C engineer in all conventional experience aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the 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. Required sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker. Provides procurement, field engineering including walk downs, modifications/maintenance, and testing support.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesMay supervise or coordinate the work of multidiscipline engineers, CAD Technicians, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.
Supervision ReceivedIndependently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and principal engineer's approval on proposed plans for projects.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific) I&C Systems Design
Uncertainty Analysis
EQ
Design change packages
I&C measurement techniques
Demonstrated accuracy calculations
Advanced control techniques
Codes and standards
Control system theory
Computer systems
Physical Installation
Digital and analog control/measurement
Techniques
Sensing/sampling techniques
Procurement/design specifications
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard) Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education. Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in a 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. . Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.
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] .
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