What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer, Power Systems (PSO) A - 515744 position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
External - Posting Description
Electrical Engineer, Power Systems (PSO) A - 515744
Organization: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Scada and Reliability Systems
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Position Mobility: This is a hybrid position.
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 12/04/2023
Posting Close: 12/14/2023 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Using prescribed methods, performs specific and portions of a broader assignment of an experienced electrical engineer. Applies standard electrical engineering practices, techniques and calculations in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes deviations in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
Work performed will be in the areas of real-time systems used to economically manage, operate, control, and monitor TVA’s generation facilities, transmission facilities, and bulk power marketing efforts.
This is the basic level for professional work. Performs assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Supervisiory Responsibilities
Entry - never supervises and may be assisted by the supervisor, other engineers, aides, technicians or contractors.
Supervision Received
Higher level Engineer screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on nonroutine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
- Power Systems
- Engineering Economy
- Eng. Fundamentals
- Interpersonal Skills
- Statistical Analysis
- Computer Skills
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (power system concentration desirable), or equivalent related engineering degree, from an accredited curriculum, plus appropriate continuing education.
Engineer In Training Certificate desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.
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 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].
