Civil Design Engineer (TVA1JP00003218)

Work Location: TVA Chattanooga Corporate Offices - Chattanooga, TN 37402

Estimated Duration: 06/01/2027 (possibility to extend annually)

TVA Per Diem: $1,500 / month

Position Description: 

Experienced professional civil engineer fully trained and competent to ensure high productivity in all conventional aspects and functions of civil, structural, or transmission line engineering.

• Plans, schedules, conducts, coordinates, and directs detailed projects of moderate scope or part of a major project.

• Work requires sound judgment and a broad knowledge of standards and precedents in civil, structural, and line engineering, along with knowledge of the electrical engineering aspects of transmission line engineering.

• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, difficult coordination, and difficult construction.

• Publication of engineering papers and articles in professional and trade journals is desirable.

• May perform design or storm damage-related inspections.

Education Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements:

• Licensed Professional Engineer desirable.

• Membership in professional/technical societies is desirable.

• Demonstrated experience with electronic spreadsheets, standard structural engineering software, line engineering software and computer aided drafting software.

• Incumbent may be required to be medically qualified and willing to work in the field and climb structures as needed.