Tennessee Valley Authority · 13 hours ago
Engineer, Instrumentation & Control & Cybersecurity (B)
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelTennessee Valley Authority is a federal corporation that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies. They are seeking an Engineer specializing in Instrumentation & Control & Cybersecurity to plan, coordinate, and perform engineering work related to real-time process monitoring/control systems for power generating stations. The role includes developing technical specifications, troubleshooting plant events, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
EnergyIndustrialGovernmentElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, coordinates and performs I&C/NERC Cyber Security engineering work for the analysis, specification, design, development, installation, test, maintenance, and repair of real time process monitoring/control systems, including digital control systems, and related technical computer software applications for power generating stations for the Non-Nuclear Generating Fleet
Work assignments may include the development and implementation of interfaces, including custom interfaces, with existing plant process systems and equipment
Performs work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and application of engineering techniques, procedures, and standards, but which may include a variety of conflicting requirements or constraints and difficult coordination requirements
Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply software quality assurance requirements and engineering standards to situations which are not straight forward and for which little procedural guidance is available
May function as technical project lead for software/hardware systems as assigned including coordinating the work of engineers, systems analysts, programmer analysts, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments
Develop or assist in development of technical specifications for procure of system/equipment for reliable performance
Development or revision of processes/standards related to guidance and development of best practice engineering standards
Develops and performs Design Changes (DCN’s) as required
May possess and use specialized knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of a discipline or plant systems
Assist or lead troubleshooting activities for plant events and assist in the development and can lead root cause and failure modes development and analysis
Performs other tasks as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, nuclear or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent B.S. Degree (ABET accredited) with demonstrated work history
Several years of professional experience in the area of process control with several years experience with process control of electric generation equipment
Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing such as software documentation, procedures and technical reports
Demonstrated working-level proficiency in the skills and proficiencies listed in the job description
Must be willing and able to travel to plant locations as required for fleet support
Ability to assume assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, on-call support for emergent fleet support
Preferred
Preference for individuals with a strong background in Instrumentation & Controls, including Distributed Control Systems used in power generation stations
Preference for individuals with a strong background in Cyber Security, especially those with administration experience in Operational Technology environments that prioritize Availability
Desirable electrical or instrumentation engineering degree
Professional engineering license and membership in a professional engineering society is desirable
Benefits
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position
Drug-Free Workplace
Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency that provides electricity for business customers.
Founded in 1933
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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