Civil Engineer, Water Resources (RO) B

Job ID: 518212 Location: KNOXVILLE, TN Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Civil Engineer, Water Resources (RO) B - 518212

Organization: Generation

Department: River Forecast Center Operations Support

Work Location: Knoxville, TN

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 03/04/2026

Posting Close: 03/13/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Shift work will be required for this position.

Job Summary

Position may require Shift Work to support the operations of the Tennessee River system, including rotating day/night shift.

River Management is responsible for scheduling the day‐to‐day, integrated operations of the Tennessee River system and balancing the competing demands on the system for the overall value to the public.

Performs the more difficult tasks of civil engineering work related to water resources and hydraulic modeling. The incumbent is also responsible for the performance of progressively more challenging duties in this work area. The work more specifically includes:

- Using software to model river flow, elevations, and temperatures for operational decisions of TVA’s 49 dams.

- Continuous monitoring of data and gage systems used to manage the river system.

- Improving operational performance of facilities and systems by assessing conditions and developing solutions for engineering problems.

- Developing and refining 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, and related processes for the solution of engineering problems.

- Coordinates the work of and gives advice and assistance to engineering associates, engineering aides, and engineers of lower grades involving daily scheduling activities.

- Pursues opportunities for professional development and networking by actively participating in professional organizations, such as ASCE, AWRA, TSPE, etc.

Supervision Received

This position fulfills multiple engineering roles within the River Forecast Center. Each role has assigned task and objectives that are completed as part of the modeling of the Tennessee River System. 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)

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, HEC RAS, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Problem solving, Written/oral communication skills, TVA policies, Engineering economy, knowledge of Power Utility Industry, PC applications

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. Master’s degree, 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.