A Power Systems Engineer specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. They work in the field of electrical engineering but with a specific emphasis on large-scale power systems that provide electricity to homes, businesses, industries, and infrastructure.
Regular External - Posting Description Energy Management Systems Support - 518716
Organization:
Transmission Department:
Advanced Power Applications Work Location:
Georgetown, TN Relocation:
Relocation is not offered for this position.
Posting Open:
08/05/2026
Posting Close:
08/14/2026 at 11:59
PM EST Salary:
Competitive Job Summary Plans, schedules, and/or coordinates detailed phases of Energy Management System (EMS) engineering work in part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Projects are in the areas of research, development, implementation, and maintenance of real-time computer systems. TVA uses these systems to economically manage, operate, control, and monitor its generation facilities, transmission facilities, and bulk power marketing efforts. Performs work that involves EMS engineering practice in the area of electrical power system operation. Complexity of job assignments vary greatly to include coordination requirements between several complex computer systems and control algorithms. Work requires a very broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of the industry. As a fully competent EMS engineer in all conventional experience aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignment, plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Required sufficient professional experienced to ensure competence as a fully trained worker. Supervision Received Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and specialist engineer's or supervisor's approval on proposed plans for projects or work plans. Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific) Contract Coordination Lead Flow/State Estimation Utility Interconnected Operation Power System Economic Operation Large Scale Computer Application / Data Base Development Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Real-time Computer Systems Coding/Software Interpersonal Skills Real-time Transmission Control Real-time Generation Control Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard) Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science from an accredited institution. Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional/technical societies 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 careers@tva.gov More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov .
