Tennessee Valley Authority · 21 hours ago
Engineer, Turbines (B)
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTennessee Valley Authority is seeking an Engineer, Turbines (B) to focus on steam turbines for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. The role involves technical responsibilities on turbines and related processes, performing studies, and assisting production units with equipment and system problems.
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Responsibilities
Has the technical responsibilities on Turbines and related processes for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants
Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future turbines and related processes needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants
Assists production units in resolution of equipment and system problems including trouble shooting problem areas as requested
As work needs dictate perform or directs cross-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for Turbines at all coal, gas & hydro fossil plants
The incumbent is responsible for monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of Turbine related systems, processes, and equipment
Initiates improvements to optimize achievement of plant, fleet, and/or system business plan objectives
Ensures that performance gaps and extent of condition are fully investigated at other locations having similar equipment and systems
Ensures fleet system wide replication of solutions and standardization as appropriate
May serve as project engineer for assigned projects, including large, cross-discipline, and more complex projects
Serves as technical advisor to the project team on generators, exciters, and high voltage equipment
Other duties as assigned by supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school. Mechanical or Electrical concentration
Full competence as a System Engineer as demonstrated by several years' experience at senior level as a System Engineer or Discipline Engineer
Proficient in site/field engineering for Coal, Gas, Hydro Power Plant Systems and Equipment
Plant Operations and Maintenance
Industry Standards and Codes
Plan and direct testing
Spreadsheet, Graphics, SYNTHA, etc Software
Problem Solving & Analysis, i.e. Root Cause, FMEA/EMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull, etc
Project Management
Construction Processes
Teamwork
Communication and Interpersonal
Initiative
Preferred
License as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable
Benefits
Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.
Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency that provides electricity for business customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-12-02Grant· $400M
2019-03-29Debt Financing· $4M
Leadership Team
Jeff Lyash
President & CEO
John Thomas
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President Financial Services
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