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Posted August 19, 2026

Project Engineering Program Manager (TVA Non-Nuclear)

Johnson Service Group
Chattanooga, TN, US Full Time
75USD - 79USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for an experienced, Project Engineering Program Manager, for a 6-month contract assignment supporting the downtown Chattanooga office.

  • Contract Duration: 10/06/26 – 04/05/27
  • W2 Hourly Pay Rate: Up to $79.00/hour (time and a half for overtime)
  • Work Status: Hybrid (60% remote)
  • Primary Location: Downtown Chattanooga Office
  • Division: Non-Nuclear (Could be assigned to gas/coal/hydro generation projects or a combination of all three)
  • Plant Location: There will be an expectation to travel up to 30% as their assigned plant could be as far west as Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all engineering and technical oversight associated with assigned capital projects developed and executed by the respective department within GPFS.

GPFS stands for Generation Projects and Fleet Services, an operational and engineering organization managing large-scale capital projects, plant retrofits, and technical infrastructure for TVA's power generation assets.

  • Development of engineering contracts, control of project design, compliance with TVA and industry standards, QA/QC, and management of engineering budgets and schedules.
  • Leads engineering for scoping, study, design, procurement, construction, and ensures replication of engineering solutions.
  • Establishes and communicates engineering priorities to contract partners, project team members, and management.
  • Provides leadership and technical direction to the project design and execution team while ensuring quality products from design firms, contractors and OEM’s meet or exceed project requirements.

Education / Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or similar field.
  • 8+ years utility project manager, or equivalent functional area, work experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Requires knowledge of project management techniques and practical experience in project scoping and cost estimating.
  • Experience in power plant design, facility construction/renovation is desirable.
  • Experience with greenfield construction planning and implementation is highly desirable.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI/PMP) certification is desirable.
  • Requires ability to analyze in-depth technical problems and determine the most cost-effective solution.


Job #416889

\nCompany Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.\r\n\r\nJohnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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