Hydro Engineer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

External - Posting Description Turbine Production Engineer C - 518470 Organization: Generation Projects & Fleet Services Department: Technical Support Work Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama or Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations. Posting Open: 07/01/2026 Posting Close: 07/21/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: Competitive There are 2 openings available - 1 will be focused on Hydro and the other will be focused on Coal and Gas. Must be willing and able to travel to Muscle Shoals and other plant sites.

The Field Hydro Engineer will provide engineering support for on-site repairs and overhauls on hydroelectric turbines, generators and associated components. Will assist crews during disassembly and reassembly of vertical and horizontal hydro units. Will assist in troubleshooting issues that arise during outage activities, assist or perform unit alignment, review field data and provide disposition for acceptance or corrective actions, provide data sheets as required, participate in design reviews for upcoming outages, and work with shop personnel for rehab of existing components.

JOB SUMMARY: Serves as a technical expert in the area of steam and/or combustion turbine field engineering. This position provides subject matter expertise to perform steam / gas path alignment, controls setup/troubleshooting, as well as inspection/testing, troubleshooting, and developing repair specifications/criteria for steam, hydro and/or combustion turbine components at plant sites. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the effects of modifications, deterioration, deletions, and additions to steam, hydro and/or combustion turbines and associated auxiliaries within FPG.

Assists production units in resolution of equipment and system problems as requested. Performs or directs multi-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of steam, hydro and/or combustion turbines and associated auxiliaries within FPG. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment.

Initiates improvements to optimize achievement of plant, fleet, and/or fossil system business plan objectives. Ensures that performance gaps and other problems at a particular location are investigated at other locations having similar equipment and systems. Ensures fleet or fossil system-wide replication of solutions and standardization as appropriate.

May serve as project engineer for assigned projects, including large, multi-discipline, and more complex projects. As assigned, duties include leading the project team, establishing and accomplishing valid requirements, monitoring all phases of project performance, approving project changes within approved limits, and conducting lessons learned reviews at project completion. Extensive travel is required.

May provide technical direction to other engineers and/or support personnel assigned to work on projects. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision and guidance is provided by the first-line manager and is generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines and policy, and work priorities. The incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision.

SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES: Sound Knowledge of all Engineering Disciplines Depth in one Discipline Expert knowledge of steam, hydro and/or combustion turbines, steam, hydro and/or combustion turbine controls, and auxiliary systems Depth in Problem Solving and Analysis Root Cause FMEA / EMEA Weibull, etc. Plant Operations and Maintenance Processes Engineering Economy Leadership Project Management Communication and Interpersonal Skills MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school. Mechanical, Electrical or Civil concentration preferred Full competence as a Production Engineer as demonstrated by several years' experience at senior level as a System Engineer or Discipline Engineer.

License as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable (may be required in accordance with TVA Business Practice 15). 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.

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