Civil Engineer, Water Resources; RO B

Civil Engineer, Water Resources (RO) B - 518212

Organization:
Generation

Department:
River Forecast Center Operations Support

Work Location:

Knoxville, TN

Relocation:
Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 03/04/2026

Posting Close: 03/13/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary:
Competitive

Shift work will be required for this position.

Job Summary

Position may require shift work to support the operations of the Tennessee River system, including rotating day/night shift.

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.

• Using software to model river flow, elevations, and temperatures for operational decisions of TVA’s 49 dams.
• Continuous monitoring of data and gage systems used to manage the river system.
• Improving operational performance of facilities and systems by assessing conditions and developing solutions for engineering problems.
• 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, hydraulic and hydrologic, and related processes for the solution of engineering problems.
• Coordinates the work of and gives advice and assistance to engineering associates, engineering aides, and engineers of lower grades involving daily scheduling activities.
• Pursues opportunities for professional development and networking by actively participating in professional organizations, such as ASCE, AWRA, TSPE, etc.

This position fulfills multiple engineering roles within the River Forecast Center. Each role has assigned task and objectives that are completed as part of the modeling of the Tennessee River System. Establishes priorities and guidelines and reviews the results. Supervision is neither close, nor continuous. Completed work is either spot-checked or checked in detail, depending on its difficulty, uniqueness, and purpose.

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, HEC RAS, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Problem solving, Written/oral communication skills, TVA policies, Engineering economy, knowledge of Power Utility Industry, PC applications.

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 desirable.

Must have demonstrated proficiency in civil engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience.

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.

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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…