Electrical Engineer, Building Systems (FAC) C - 518275
Job ID:518275Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description
Electrical Engineer, Building Systems (FAC) C - 518275
Organization: Chief Administrative Office
Department: Architecture & Engineering
Work Location: Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 03/12/2026
Posting Close: 03/22/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Serves as technical electrical design expert on teams composed of multidisciplinary engineers, architects, interior designers, project managers, and internal and external stakeholders engaged in the planning and design of complex, multidisciplinary unique projects of various @types at TVA. Provides technical advice on the electrical aspects of work encompassing the planning and designing of Facilities for offices, service buildings, and facilities located in regional areas, transmission and generating sites at TVA.
Incumbent functions as the specialist in electrical building systems maintenance, both preventive and corrective. Incumbent's duties involve electrical engineering as practiced in the design and management of a preventive and corrective maintenance program for large, advanced state-of-the-art, office buildings. Primary electrical focus is building electrical systems.
Incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing methods and procedures for the efficient and economical maintenance (preventive and corrective) of building systems. Performs studies to determine new methods of using existing or new technologies which improve building systems and provides better customer services.
Identifies required maintenance actions based on a thorough knowledge and understanding of the various systems, equipment, and components and how they operate. Manufacturer recommendations are used as a guide, but the incumbent must base maintenance action decisions on measurements and calculations taken in the field and prior in-depth experience.
Incumbent reviews Building Quality Improvements within the buildings, ensuring that such alterations do not impair electrical reliability, lighting levels or safety regulations. The incumbent reviews design drawings, communicates with BQI designs and reviews contractors work during construction to insure all modifications meet NEC, NFPA, Handicap and Building codes. Also, the incumbent insures the modifications can be maintained in a safe and cost effective way.
May lead, coordinate, and review the work of a small multidiscipline staff of engineers and technicians or staff specialist may be assisted on projects by other engineers or technicians. Interface with Operations and Maintenance.
Supervision Received
Supervision and guidance is provided by the first-line manager and is generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines and policy, and work priorities. The incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision.
Skills and Proficiencies(May be job or organization specific)
Incumbent must possess the ability to design electrical systems up to and including 15kV levels including equipment sizing and arrangement. Ability to read and interpret diagrams, contracts, and test procedures. Ability to present ideas clearly and convincingly, orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and evaluate cost benefit, and make impartial decisions based on factual data. Ability to prepare reports, graphs, and other technical data utilizing statistical methods. Ability to work with all design disciplines and among the specialties within Facility Management and with other organizations; Ability to understand TVA policies, procedures necessary to coordinate activities related to the job; standards, and goals; Ability to work cooperatively as a technical lead and with employees at all levels, contractors, craftsmen, other technical disciplines and team members; Ability to organize work, develop clear and concise criteria and guidelines, develop and monitor schedules; Ability to make design decisions, develop standards and guidelines that represent TVA's overall business goals and objectives. Ability to plan and schedule craft work and resolve interface complexities between crafts to maintain schedules. Ability to prepare and present reports for management on budgetary requirements, work force loading, analysis of cost, and budget forecasting. Incumbent must have the ability to analyze and assess the conditions of existing and future electrical installations, following prescribed codes such as the NEC. Incumbent must possess the ability to author electrical Scopes of Work and assess third party Scopes of Work.
Incumbent must have working knowledge of Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard Studies.
Working knowledge of NFPA70 and NFPA70E'
Minimum Qualifications(Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A B.S. Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school is required. Experience in preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and a wide knowledge of various mechanical and electrical components and systems.
License as a Professional Engineer is preferred (may be required in accordance with TVA Business Practice 15).
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 atwww.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 7 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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