Junior Civil Design Engineer (TVA Transmission Lines)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a, Junior Civil Design Engineer , for a 12-month contract assignment supporting TVA’s Transmission Line Division based out of the downtown Chattanooga office.

• Target start date: 06/01/26
• W2 Pay Rate: Up to $67.00/hour (time & half for overtime)
• Duration: 12 months
• Work location: Chattanooga, TN

Responsibilities:

• ENSURE HIGH PRODUCTIVITY IN ALL CONVENTIONAL ASPECTS AND FUNCTIONS OF CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, OR TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEERING.
• PLANS, SCHEDULES, CONDUCTS, COORDINATES, AND DIRECTS DETAILED PROJECTS OF MODERATE SCOPE OR PART OF A MAJOR PROJECT.
• WORK REQUIRES SOUND JUDGMENT AND A BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF STANDARDS AND PRECEDENTS IN CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, AND LINE ENGINEERING ALONG WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEERING.
• PERFORMS WORK THAT INVOLVES CONVENTIONAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE BUT MAY INCLUDE A VARIETY OF COMPLEX FEATURES, SUCH AS CONFLICTING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, DIFFICULT COORDINATION, AND DIFFICULT CONSTRUCTION.
• PUBLICATION OF ENGINEERING PAPERS AND ARTICLES IN PROFESSIONAL AND TRADE JOURNALS IS DESIRABLE.
• MAY PERFORM DESIGN OR STORM DAMAGE-RELATED INSPECTIONS.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in designs for earthwork, underground commodities, roads, foundations, etc.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic spreadsheets, standard structural engineering software, line engineering software, and computer aided drafting software.
• Incumbent may be required to work in the field and climb structures as needed.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).