Electrical Engineer, Planning (PSO) A - 517529

External - Posting Description Electrical Engineer, Planning (PSO) A – 517529 Organization: Chief Operating Office Department: System Modeling and Coordination Work Location: Chattanooga, TN. Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position Posting Open: 08/06/2025 Posting Close: 08/16/2025 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: Competitive Job Summary

The primary purpose of this job is to plan a reliable interconnected transmission and telecommunication system at the lowest feasible cost; ensure that those systems are continually operated in a secure and dependable manner; and provide the necessary information for the sale and proper management of transmission and ancillary services for the benefit of all customers connected to the TVA system.

Under the guidance of the lead engineer or other engineers. Consistent with his/her level of experience, the incumbent assists in carrying out these responsibilities using various types of power system, telecommunication, and engineering economic analyses.

This is an entry and/or developmental level engineering position. As an Engineer Level electrical engineer working on transmission planning, telecommunication planning, or transmission security analysis in support of the total transmission system at TVA, the incumbent carries out progressive assignments commensurate with his/her present skills and experience. The incumbent will often require the assistance of higher level engineers and other technical personnel. The complexity of these assignments will increase over time leading to the development of skills and knowledge required of higher level engineers.

May occasionally give direction to technicians and other support personnel.

s Upervision Received

Higher level engineer or supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Incumbent receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments. May receive direction and/or training on job-specific, technical matters from lead or other engineers.

Skills And Proficiencies

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Complex mathematics

Organizational skills

Technical writing & communication

Engineering economy analysis

Computer applications

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited curriculum required. Power Systems and/or Telecommunications concentration is desirable. EIT Certification is desirable.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] .