Civil Engineer, Design (PSO) B - 516806

Job ID:516806Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Civil Engineer, Design (PSO) B - 516806

Organization: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Line Systems Engineer and Design

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

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

Posting Open: 07/04/2024

Posting Close: 07/18/2024 at 11:59 pm EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate will have worked at a large electric utility or contract engineering firm designing high voltage transmission lines (115-kV and above) for 5 or more years. The candidate will have a firm understanding of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) as it applies to transmission lines. The candidate should have experience designing steel, wood and concrete structures as well as analyzing existing structures. Industry involvement in groups such as NATF, CEATI, EPRI and TDMMA and/or experience serving on an NESC committee are a plus. The candidate should have good written and verbal communications skills and be able to interact with office professionals and field staff.

Job Summary

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 which 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.

Plans and performs the assessment of and rehabilitation of installed lines and structures or develops new designs. Performs analysis of existing facilities for changes in use and loading determining appropriate modifications. Performs cost estimates and economic analysis to support value engineering.

Supervisory Responsibilities

On a project, may supervise/coordinate the work of multiple discipline engineers and technicians, including contractor engineers and technicians.

Supervision Received

Supervisor provides the priority, scope of assignments, and general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems while independently performing most assignments.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in multiple technical areas related to transmission system achieved at Engineer-I and other areas including the ability to plan, schedule and coordinate. Communication skills showing the ability to give clear direction to others, negotiate, confront difficult and adverse situations such as may exist when dealing with staff, suppliers, land owners, state and federal agencies , railroads, public utilities, A/E firms and higher management.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard):

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

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

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 athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

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