I&C Engineer, Design; NPG B

Job Information

Job : 518520

Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN

Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Organization: Nuclear

Work Location: Chattanooga Corporate Office in Chattanooga, TN

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

The ideal candidate will have experience in Procurement Engineering, Design, and/or Nuclear experience. Nuclear Procurement Processes, Procurement Skills, and Engineer Software Tools is considered a plus. A bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited university will be considered.

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional I&C engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of related speculate.

As a fully competent I&C engineer in all conventional experience aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Required sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker.

Provides procurement, field engineering including walk downs, modifications/maintenance, and testing support.

May supervise or coordinate the work of multidiscipline engineers, CAD Technicians, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and principal engineer’s approval on proposed plans for projects.

• I&C Systems Design
• Control system theory
• Digital and analog control/measurement techniques
• Uncertainty Analysis
• Demonstrated accuracy calculations
• Computer systems
• Sensing/sampling techniques
• Physical Installation
• Procurement / Design Specifications
• Design Change Packages
• Codes & Standards

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering degrees from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education. Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in a professional and technical societies is desirable.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume "on-call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

Must have demonstrated proficiency in electrical engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

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.