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Careers
Ready to make a difference? Explore available careers at TVA and help us serve one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
At TVA, we serve the people of the Tennessee Valley to make life better through the three Es: energy production, environmental stewardship and economic development. From the time we were founded in 1933, we've been tasked with bringing prosperity to our region, and we live that mission every day. We are driven by service and powered by our people.
Does that sound good to you? If you’re passionate about making a difference, then consider joining the talented, diverse team at TVA, and know what it is to have a purpose-driven career.
Apply for Open Jobs
Click on the button below to go to our Career Gateway. There, click the “Register Here” link to create a profile for yourself, search for open positions that match your talents and apply for jobs online. We encourage you to visit the Career Gateway often and keep your profile updated.
Why Join TVA?
Find challenging work and a rewarding career...while making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Find out why you more about TVA’s culture of service.
Diversity & Inclusion
TVA values diversity—it makes us stronger. That’s why we actively recruit employees of all races, colors, sexual orientations, ethnicities, genders, abilities, religions and ages.
Entry Opportunities with Training
We offer entry-level career opportunities with competitive compensation—including training—for operators, technicians, instrument mechanics and more.
Special Opportunities
TVA offers career opportunities and training for military veterans; mechanics, electricians and other technicians; and college students and recent graduates.
Contact Us
Email us at careers@tva.gov, or call 866-620-8010 to leave a message. Phone calls are returned from 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
One Great Place to Work
TVA ranks among the top employers in Tennessee and in the U.S., according to Forbes
Magazine’s recent survey of the best places to work in all 50 states. Here’s why.Meet More People You Know
Meet more TVA employees, and learn about some of the fascinating ways they serve the Tennessee Valley through their work in energy, environmental stewardship and economic development.
They’re your friends, your family, your neighbors. Get to know them.
TVA at a Glance
Want more information about TVA? You've got it! Our at-a-glance fact sheet covers our history, mission, generating assets, structure, key business drivers and more. Get the facts.
Get Onboard
Learn the steps in our onboarding process, from the initial handshake through new employee experience. View the process.
Mission of Service
We bring our best selves to work every day at TVA. Respect and compassion mean we value everyone equally. Hear from our employees how TVA's mission of service translates to making everyone feel included in the TVA family.
TVA a Top Veteran Employer
TVA is among the top 10 companies for veteran employment, having won the Military Friendly® Employer designation for the fifth year in a row. Here, 20% of our workforce is comprised of veterans. Here's why that's important to us.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) were recently recognized with a 2020 Diversity Impact Award from the Association of ERGs and Councils for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion across TVA and throughout the communities we serve. TVA has invested time and services into the community through ERG work. Many programs and organizations throughout the Valley benefit from this work, including Girls Inc., Urban League, La Paz/La Compania, Orange Grove Center, numerous food banks, and more!