System Engineer, Vibration Analysis

Job ID: 518164 Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

System Engineer, Vibration Analysis - 518164

Organization: Generation Projects & Fleet Services

Department: Mechanical Engineering

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

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

Job Summary:

Serves as Combustion Turbines & Distribution Resources organization’s vibration expert (consultant and advisor) relative to performance analysis or maintenance program processes and methods to corporate and plant management. Serves as the authority in Vibration Analysis and as such, provides technical guidance to engineering project managers, engineers and technicians in the more complex and difficult aspects of the performance improvement programs. Provides technical instruction, advice, training, and transfer of technology to engineers at each fossil plant, hydro region and central office.

Performs or directs other engineering professionals in the most difficult tasks related to developing and deploying processes, methods, tools, and technologies involved in the testing, collection, evaluation, and analysis of plant operating data and maintenance methods in support of delivering optimum vibration solutions to improve power plant performance and reliability.

The work more specifically includes:

- Responsible for defining the scope of work that is required to analyze and evaluate trends in power plant and operation data; responsible for developing and deploying specific processes and methods and maintaining governance of supporting systems and technologies; responsible for ensuring consistent deployment and utilization of deliverables. Provides and improves analytical tools and methods to be used to increase awareness of plant areas in need of improvement for corporate and plant managers, production management and personnel, engineering management and personnel.

- Resolves equipment problems at existing facilities by evaluating dynamic measurements on a wide variety of plant equipment or systems to enable a thorough analysis of component conditions at all times. Responsible for data collection, analysis, balance adjustment calculations and documentation of periodic vibration data from turbines, generators and other rotating equipment. Conducts and directs diagnostic tests on plant equipment to identify and quantify anomalies and recommends problem resolution.

- Responsible for the development and implementation of optimized maintenance methods, policies and processes including using practical application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) philosophy, methodology, and industry best practices. Responsible for standardization and replication of related processes, methods, lessons learned and industry best practices.

- Maintains industry awareness of state-of-the-art technology developments in vibration monitoring and maintenance methods.

- Routinely is asked to participate on or lead a multi-functional team of stakeholders to ensure unilateral buy-in of objectives and to determine best approaches for obtaining business objectives.

Supervision Received:

Works with limited direction and obtains primary guidance from customer’s valid requirements and corporate management related to plant operating performance parameters. The incumbent often works independently with the plants and support organizations to determine priorities on assignments and to plan and execute the work with minimal supervision. Consults with Principle Engineer or first-line manager when unplanned or new issues impact the ability to achieve objectives.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific):

- Advanced knowledge of principles of power plant operations, maintenance and equipment performance analysis.

- Knowledge of engineering theory as applied to power plant performance analysis specializing in vibration and frequency analysis and maintenance processes including RCM, PM and PdM.

- Detailed knowledge of and experience with engineering economics and economic analysis.

- Demonstrated leadership skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

- Knowledge of PC software including Excel, Word, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat and Data Ware.

- TVA Business Practices.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard):

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

B.S. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or comparable related engineering discipline from an accredited school of engineering.

Several years experience performing fully competent engineering assignments involving complex features such as conflicting design requirements or difficult coordination requirements related to vibration & frequency analysis and balancing. License as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable (may be required in accordance with TVA Business Practice 15). Must be willing and qualified to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVA procedures during peak periods.

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.