Engineer, Turbines (B)

Job ID: 518121 Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Engineer, Turbines (B) - 518121

Organization: Generation Projects & Fleet Services

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN; Knoxville, TN; Memphis, TN; Muscle Shoals, AL; or Paducah, KY

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 02/02/2026

Posting Close: 02/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

This position will be focused on working with steam turbines and will travel 25-50% within the TN Valley.

Job Summary

Has the technical responsibilities on Turbines and related processes for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future turbines and related processes needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Assists production units in resolution of equipment and system problems including trouble shooting problem areas as requested.

As work needs dictate perform or directs cross-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for Turbines at all coal, gas & hydro fossil plants. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of Turbine related systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements to optimize achievement of plant, fleet, and/or system business plan objectives. Ensures that performance gaps and extent of condition are fully 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 generators, exciters, and high voltage equipment.

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

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.