Civil Engineer, Hydrology (RO) B

Job ID: 518416

External - Posting Description

Civil Engineer, Hydrology (RO) B - 518416

Organization: Generation

Department: Hydrologic Impacts & Risk Evaluation

Work Location: Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 05/01/2026

Posting Close: 05/10/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Performs complex water resources civil engineering work, including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of progressively more challenging duties in this work area. The work more specifically includes :

- Application of fundamental hydrologic principles including rain - runoff analysis, unit hydrograph watershed response theory, hydrologic routing techniques, and analysis of reservoir and stream gage discharge data.

- Analysis of reservoir operations and assessment of alternative operations policies.

- Development and refinement of the hydraulic and physical relationships of reservoirs or other civil systems; and could include the development of mathematical models of the systems

- Developing, applying and verifying computational models of fluid dynamics, hydraulic and hydrologic processes, and other related processes for the solution of engineering problems.

- Performs calculations involved with drainage studies which includes calibrating and verifying hydrologic and hydraulic models.

- Supports the Program Manager of Hydrology and Hydraulics in program activities and assists in providing guidance on a wide variety of issues requiring hydrology and hydraulics expertise within River Operations and TVA.

- Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Day to day assignments are made by program manager, who also defines the objectives and establishes priorities and guidelines and reviews the results. Supervision is neither close, nor continuous. Completed work is either spot-checked or checked in detail, depending on its difficulty, uniqueness, and purpose.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, including assessment of hydrologic watershed response for both floods and droughts; steady and unsteady flow analysis; mathematical model calibration and verification; and statistical analysis. Possesses excellent written/oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

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

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or comparable related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Four or more years of experience in professional engineering work, including knowledge & understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

EIT certificate or PE License is desirable.

Must have demonstrated proficiency in civil 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 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.

How to Submit Documentation:

- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.