Civil Engineer, Design (PSO) C - 518679

About the role

The ideal candidate will have designed 765-kV tower families and have several years of experience designing transmission lines. This role involves advising and consulting on structural engineering, including seismic engineering, rehabilitation of existing facilities, and the mechanical and electrical aspects of transmission line or substation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and coordinates engineering standards by serving as a staff technical expert and providing authoritative advice on transmission systems engineering using advanced principles and practices.
• Directs the technical requirements of large or very complex and important customer or reliability projects.
• Performs design or storm damage related inspections and develops temporary facilities using available materials.
• Supervises and directs other engineers or technicians providing engineering or design basis and requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes results providing feedback to employees and input to the Department Manager on appraisals.
• Serves as a representative of the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Membership in professional/technical societies is essential.
• Ability to work in the field and climb structures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in technical areas related to the transmission system achieved at Engineer-II and other areas.
• Ability to plan, budget, organize, and direct work.
• Effective communication skills showing the ability to give clear direction to others, negotiate, and handle difficult and adverse situations.

Skills

• Advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Knowledge and expertise resulting from progressive experience and substantial portion of work being higher level than described for Senior Level.

Benefits

Publication of engineering papers and articles in professional and trade journals is desirable. Medical qualification and willingness to work in the field and climb structures may be required.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.