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Tennessee Valley Authority Civil Engineer, Design (B)- 516735 in Ashland, Mississippi
This is a Job Description for a Civil Engineer, Design (B) in Ashland, Mississippi
Summary:
The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of geology and geotechnics of the Tennessee valley. Broad knowledge in dam engineering, dam safety inspections, dam performance monitoring and instrumentation, geotechnical engineering, soils analysis; seismic considerations; environmental permitting; construction processes; leadership; supervision; communication and interpersonal skills; sound knowledge of all engineering disciplines; project management; engineering economy; and dam safety guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs structural and civil engineering design, maintenance support and inspections for power generating plants and their auxiliaries, highways, railroads, locks, and dams.
Assignments generally involve conventional structural and civil engineering practice but may include more complex engineering and interpersonal issues which require mature judgment and innovative approaches.
Ensures engineering quality through reviews and checks of the work of lower grade engineers and technicians. Performs structural and civil engineering design calculations, prepares technical reports, develops design criteria, selects material, and determines physical arrangements for structural and civil features; considers performance, cost, operability, maintainability and applicable codes and standards.
Develops, reviews, and interprets engineering drawings and data.
Directs the preparation of engineering record drawings for equipment installation and maintenance.
Prepares engineering cost estimates.
Provides procurement support by preparation of requisitions, evaluating proposals, negotiating with offerors, reviewing vendor submittals, and coordinating meetings with vendors.
Provides field engineering including walk-downs, construction support, testing and startup. May plan, develop, coordinate, lead and direct the performance of projects of moderate scope or parts of major projects.
The incumbent is responsible for the business as well as the technical aspects of the entire project.
Business responsibilities include, but are not limited to, budget, schedule, cost analysis and forecasting, work planning, monitoring, and controlling expenditures and change control.
Leads a project team including all engineering disciplines, project controls, engineering consultants, the constructor, identified and satisfied, assists in the approval process, approves project change requests within approved project limits, allocates contingency, ensures that start-up and turnover are conducted satisfactorily and conducts lessons learned reviews at project completion.
Requirements
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A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or comparable related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program. Full competence as a civil engineer or comparable related engineering discipline as demonstrated by several years of progressive and developmental experience at the Design, engineer level. License as a Professional Engineer is desirable (may be required in accordance with TVA Business Practice 15).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.