What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518534 position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
External - Posting Description
Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518534
Organization: Generation
Department: Regional Engineering South
Work Location: Steens, MS
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 06/02/2026
Posting Close: 06/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Has the technical responsibilities on mechanical equipment, systems, and processes. Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future mechanical needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Assists plant in resolution of equipment and system problems as requested. As work needs dictate, perform cross-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Directs or conducts technical monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements, repairs, maintenance, modification, and retrofit activity to optimize achievement of plant / system business plan objectives.
Conducts improvement studies using plant test and operating data and monitors control charts for optimizing plant performance. Utilizes a wide variety of analytical methods to solve problems and to predict future performance, using historical data and the results of process control system activities.
Identifies deviations in plant equipment and system performance, determines root causes, and recommends the optimum solution for correcting the problem. Troubleshoots system problems not resolved by routine maintenance or surveillance activities. Determines whether identified problems exist in other systems or units at the plant and replicates solutions, including informing engineers at other plants which can benefit.
Serve as owner engineer for assigned projects and Joint Project Teams, including large, cross-discipline, and more complex projects. Duties include preparingand reviewing specifications, cost benefit ratios, and estimates covering installation of new equipment or upgrading of present equipment. Furnishes engineering data and prepares Project Justification packages to cover capitalized expenditures or retirements. Leads the development of Outage Scoping and serves as a technical advisor during planned, maintenance and forced outages.
Assists in overseeing the daily plant monitoring and testing activities performed by Technical Services Analysts. Responsible for ensuring that changes to plant configuration are controlled and properly documented.
Other duties as assigned by supervision
Supervision Received
Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Supervision is provided by the first-line manager.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
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, and relevant industry software; Problem Solving & Analysis, i.e. Root Cause, FMEA/EMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull, etc.; Project Management, Construction Processes, Teamwork; Communication and Interpersonal; Initiative.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or comparable engineering degree from an accredited engineering school. Full competence as a Power Operations Engineer as demonstrated by several years’ progressive and developmental experience at Engineer level as a plant or field engineer or in a comparable engineering position providing the required experience and knowledge of plant systems and of multiple engineering disciplines. Must have demonstrated proficiency in engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience. License as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
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.
How To Submit Documentation
Mechanical Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518534
Organization: Generation
Department: Regional Engineering South
Work Location: Steens, MS
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 06/02/2026
Posting Close: 06/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Has the technical responsibilities on mechanical equipment, systems, and processes. Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future mechanical needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Assists plant in resolution of equipment and system problems as requested. As work needs dictate, perform cross-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Directs or conducts technical monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements, repairs, maintenance, modification, and retrofit activity to optimize achievement of plant / system business plan objectives.
Conducts improvement studies using plant test and operating data and monitors control charts for optimizing plant performance. Utilizes a wide variety of analytical methods to solve problems and to predict future performance, using historical data and the results of process control system activities.
Identifies deviations in plant equipment and system performance, determines root causes, and recommends the optimum solution for correcting the problem. Troubleshoots system problems not resolved by routine maintenance or surveillance activities. Determines whether identified problems exist in other systems or units at the plant and replicates solutions, including informing engineers at other plants which can benefit.
Serve as owner engineer for assigned projects and Joint Project Teams, including large, cross-discipline, and more complex projects. Duties include preparingand reviewing specifications, cost benefit ratios, and estimates covering installation of new equipment or upgrading of present equipment. Furnishes engineering data and prepares Project Justification packages to cover capitalized expenditures or retirements. Leads the development of Outage Scoping and serves as a technical advisor during planned, maintenance and forced outages.
Assists in overseeing the daily plant monitoring and testing activities performed by Technical Services Analysts. Responsible for ensuring that changes to plant configuration are controlled and properly documented.
Other duties as assigned by supervision
Supervision Received
Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Supervision is provided by the first-line manager.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
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, and relevant industry software; Problem Solving & Analysis, i.e. Root Cause, FMEA/EMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull, etc.; Project Management, Construction Processes, Teamwork; Communication and Interpersonal; Initiative.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or comparable engineering degree from an accredited engineering school. Full competence as a Power Operations Engineer as demonstrated by several years’ progressive and developmental experience at Engineer level as a plant or field engineer or in a comparable engineering position providing the required experience and knowledge of plant systems and of multiple engineering disciplines. Must have demonstrated proficiency in engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience. License as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
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.
How To Submit Documentation
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to [email protected]