Civil Engineer, Siting & Environmental (PSO) B - 518683
External - Posting Description
Civil Engineer, Siting & Environmental (PSO) B - 518683
Organization: Transmission
Department: Transmission Siting
Work Location: Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 07/28/2026
Posting Close: 08/06/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
- Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of transmission line routing work for a total project of moderate scope.
- Performs work which involves conventional transmission line routing practices but may include a variety of complex line routing considerations such as conflicting design requirements, environmental consideration, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
- As a fully competent engineer in all conventional experience aspects of transmission line routing, plans and conducts work requiring judgment, independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard design and routing techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Requires sufficient professional experience to ensure competence as a fully trained worker.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise or coordinate the work of multidiscipline engineers, design technicians, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.
Supervision Received
Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and higher level engineer's approval on proposed plans for projects.
Skills and Proficiencies ( May be job or organization specific)
- Thorough knowledge of engineering principles applicable to transmission line routing (structure types, spans, structure locations), survey, and design, and substation location.
- TVA's policies and procedures on environmental protection as defined in Code IX as well as Federal, state, and local environmental/permit requirements.
- Proficient in the implementation of TVA's transmission line siting process to include: assessment of alternative route locations, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, and various considerations to reach and defend a project decision.
- TVA's land survey and procurement practices and policies, and property ownership record systems.
- Defend the line location decision in the presence of property owners, public officials, interest groups, regulators, and/or in a court of law if necessary.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering or comparable related engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Licensed Professional Engineer is desirable. Membership in professional/technical societies is preferred.
Physically capable of negotiating field conditions such as ditches, streams, rough terrain, etc.
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 [click to reveal website link] . 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 at [click to reveal website link] . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .