What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer, Planning (PSO) A - 515895 position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
External - Posting Description
Electrical Engineer, Planning (PSO) A - 515895
Organization: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Resiliency & Compliance
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 12/08/2023
Posting Close: 12/18/2023 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
This is an entry-level engineering position focusing on maintaining the system model for the TVA service territory, including line & transformer impedance calculations, facility ratings to maintain compliance with NERC FAC-008, developing power factors, & modeling future capital projects in the 10yr planning horizon.
The ideal candidate for this position should be detail-oriented and a self-starter demonstrating a positive attitude, good work ethic, and strong communication skills. Emphasis in Power is a plus, including exposure to relaying & symmetrical components.
POSITION PURPOSE:
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 position is an entry level engineering position focusing on maintaining the system model for the TVA service territory, including line & transformer impedance calculations, facility ratings to maintain compliance with NERC FAC-008, developing power factors, & modeling future capital projects in the 10yr planning horizon.
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 directions to technicians and other support personnel.
SUPERVISION 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:
The ideal candidate for this position should be detail-oriented and a self-starter demonstrating a positive attitude, good work ethic, and strong communication skills. Emphasis in Power is a plus, including:
Exposure to relaying & symmetrical components.
Electrical engineering fundamentals
Complex mathematics
Organizational skills
Technical writing & communication
Engineering economy analysis
Computer applications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited curriculum required.
Power Systems and/or Telecommunications concentration is desirable.
EIT Certification is desirable.
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 8 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].
