Tennessee Valley Authority

Computer Tech, CAD (Nuclear) C - 519078

Tennessee Valley Authority

Posted 11 Nov 2026

Computer Tech, CAD (Nuclear) C - 519078
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Fleet Design Support
Location: Decatur, AL
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position
Posting Open: 11/11/2026
Posting Close: 11/22/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: $76,405 - 114,605
Job Summary
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 calculations on data and analyze, interpret, and evaluate date. Formulates recommendations based on analytical results to modify systems.
Applies engineering fundamentals to engineering design. Selects and recommends procedures in design and prepares preliminary designs for approval. Able to work on complex projects or serve as the design lead providing coordination of multi-discipline functions on complex projects.
May have full technical responsibility in an assigned work area.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct/coordinate the work of other support personnel.
Supervision Received
Independently performs work and is reviewed only for compliance with objectives. Technical advice is available upon request or for unusual, high complex assignments.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. 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).

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