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Job Description
Return to Job Search Turbine Production Engineer C•518470
Job ID:
518470
Location:
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL
Regular/Temporary:
External•Posting Description Turbine Production Engineer C•518470
Organization:
Generation Projects & Fleet Services Department:
Technical Support Work Location:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama or Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee Relocation:
Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.
Posting Open:
07/01/2026
Posting Close:
07/21/2026 at 11:59
PM EST Salary:
Competitive Must be willing and able to travel to Muscle Shoals and other plant sites.
JOB SUMMARY
Serves as a technical expert in the area of steam and/or combustion turbine field engineering. This position provides subject matter expertise to perform steam / gas path alignment, controls setup/troubleshooting, as well as inspection/testing, troubleshooting, and developing repair specifications/criteria for steam, hydro and/or combustion turbine components at plant sites. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the effects of modifications, deterioration, deletions, and additions to steam, hydro and/or combustion turbines and associated auxiliaries within FPG. Assists production units in resolution of equipment and system problems as requested. Performs or directs multi-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of steam, hydro and/or combustion turbines and associated auxiliaries within FPG. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements to optimize achievement of plant, fleet, and/or fossil system business plan objectives. Ensures that performance gaps and other problems at a particular location are investigated at other locations having similar equipment and systems. Ensures fleet or fossil system-wide replication of solutions and standardization as appropriate. May serve as project engineer for assigned projects, including large, multi-discipline, and more complex projects. As assigned, duties include leading the project team, establishing and accomplishing valid requirements, monitoring all phases of project performance, approving project changes within approved limits, and conducting lessons learned reviews at project completion. Extensive travel is required. May provide technical direction to other engineers and/or support personnel assigned to work on projects.
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
Sound Knowledge of all Engineering Disciplines Depth in one Discipline Expert knowledge of steam, hydro and/or combustion turbines, steam, hydro and/or combustion turbine controls, and auxiliary systems Depth in Problem Solving and Analysis Root Cause
FMEA / EMEA
Weibull, etc. Plant Operations and Maintenance Processes Engineering Economy Leadership Project Management Communication and Interpersonal Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school. Mechanical, Electrical or Civil concentration preferred Full competence as a Production Engineer as demonstrated by several years' experience at senior level as a System Engineer or Discipline Engineer. License as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable (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 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 . Apply Now
