Civil Engineer, Water Resources (RO) C

Civil Engineer, Water Resources (RO) C - 517867

Job ID : 517867Location : KNOXVILLE, TNRegular / Temporary :

External - Posting Description

Civil Engineer, Water Resources (RO) C - 517867

Organization : Generation

Department : River Forecast Center Operations Support

Work Location : Knoxville, TN

Relocation : Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open : 11 / 03 / 2025

Posting Close : 11 / 12 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM EST

Salary : Competitive

Job Summary

Position may require 24 / 7 support of the Tennessee River system operations.

River Management is responsible for scheduling the day‐to‐day, integrated operations of the Tennessee River system and balancing the competing demands on the system for the overall value to the public.

Performs the most difficult tasks of civil engineering work related to water resources and hydraulic modeling. The incumbent is also responsible for providing leadership for a work team in this area. The work more specifically includes :

Using and configuring software to model river flows, elevations, and hydrothermal operations for TVA’s 49 dams.

Improving and building operational performance of facilities and systems by assessing conditions and developing solutions for hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic and water quality models.

Developing and refining the hydraulic and physical relationships of reservoirs or other civil systems and could include the development of mathematical models of the systems.

Developing, applying and verifying computational models of fluid dynamics and related processes for the solution of engineering problems.

Manages and analyzes large data sets.

Utilizes weather forecast products for the development of new forecasting tools.

Coordinates the work of and gives advice and assistance to engineering associates, engineering aides, and engineers of lower grades involving daily scheduling activities.

Serves as staff member on teams utilizing established procedures and processes to solve problems, such as analyzing work processes, innovative thinking to develop new systems and procedures and providing leadership for teamwork.

Pursues opportunities for professional development and networking by actively participating in professional organizations, such as ASCE, AWRA, TSPE, etc.

Supervision Received

Supervision is neither close nor continuous, nor is the work reviewed for technical accuracy, but is reviewed for conformance to guidelines and attainment of objectives. Direction is given primarily during discussions on reservoir operation objectives and the merits of alternative plans of operations. Independent actions taken outside normal work hours are reviewed after the fact.

Skills and Proficiencies(May be job or organization specific)

Steady and unsteady flow analysis, Written / oral communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Watershed modeling Dambreak, Provide expert direction under all conditions, Water quality modeling, TVA policies, Engineering economy

Programs : Python, MatLab, XML configuration, Linux, FEWs, RiverWare, HEC RAS

Minimum Qualifications(Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience / Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements / Other Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or comparable related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Master’s degree, EIT certificate or PE License is highly desirable.

Several years of progressively more difficult work at the senior level.

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 atwww.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]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

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