CAD Computer Technician D - 518999 Organization: Nuclear Power Group Department: Fleet Design Support Work Location: Chattanooga TN, Soddy Daisy TN, Spring City TN, Athens AL Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position. Posting Open: 10/15/2026 Posting Close: 10/25/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Grade / Salary: $79,470.00 - $119,200.00 Job Summary Serves as a working lead CAD/Computer Tech for the nuclear fleet. The incumbent receives assignments and direction from managers, specialists, and engineers. The incumbent serves as the technical lead on the staff for providing drafting and other related services. Utilizing computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment, the incumbent produces two- and three-dimensional engineering drawings in support of the industrial development work performed within the department. Technically supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of others, estimates resource needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates. Responsible for providing input to creating new or modifying existing processes and develop standards in the area of nuclear drawing & record management that adhere to TVA and Industry standards, and training or coaching personnel as needed. Responsible for the on-going maintenance and adherence to applicable standards for drawing management & programmatic procedures and driving consistency across the fleet. Performs the most complex engineering or scientific support tasks involving the application of specific or multi-disciplined engineering and computer technology principles in an assigned area. Leads in conducting a wide range of complex operations and drawing and design reconfigurations and analysis. May perform moderately complicated computations on data and analyze, interpret, and evaluate data. Formulates recommendations based on analytical results to modify systems. Supervision Received Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, new concepts, and policy matters. Receives direction concerning unusual problems and developments. Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific) Demonstrated working knowledge of current & past engineering processes as they relate to drawing management. Demonstrated ability to use CAD hardware and software to produce and update design changes on engineering drawings, including the use of engineering notes, sketches, rough drawings, and standards/reference material to develop final drawings. Demonstrated skills interpreting architectural and engineering drawings and procedures. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and make recommendations on the purchase or upgrade of CAD hardware and software. Demonstrated teamwork and ability to build relationships with people outside incumbent’s span of control to ensure compliance with department/engineering standards and ensuring the integrity of the records system. Demonstrated strong communication skills to give clear direction, negotiations skills, ability and desire to confront difficult and adverse situations. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interface with higher levels of management. Demonstrated supervisory skills: planning, scheduling, budget development and maintenance. Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard) Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements A.S. or advanced degree in a relevant technical field or equivalencies in education and experience. A thorough and extensive working knowledge of computer graphics in expressing ideas and plans and ability to perform mathematical computations. Must have experience using CAD equipment and software in producing and updating architectural and engineering drawings. Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Must be able and willing to assume “on-call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. 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).