Discover how you can Do Good Here.

Do Good Here Why TVA? Diversity & Inclusion Benefits Mission of Service & Values

Working Together to Make a Difference

At Tennessee Valley Authority, doing good means more than a rewarding career. It means satisfying work that’s appreciated. It’s being part of a team whose mission is to make life better for those we serve, including our teammates. It’s the opportunity to learn and grow in your field, with time to enjoy your life and community.

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Just a Few Ways You Can Do Good Here at TVA

TVA offers exciting opportunities for early career applicants or career changers. Several career paths include training opportunities, offered periodically. Become an instrument mechanic, an electrical or mechanical technician or a lineman through a combination of hands-on learning and classroom instruction. Learn more about TVA’s entry-level opportunities.

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Why TVA?

TVA has a proud history of serving the people of the Tennessee Valley region. When you join the TVA team, you will have the opportunity to do good here for yourself, your career, your family and your community. Together, we can:

Utilize innovative technologies and diverse resources to manage growing demand for affordable, reliable, cleaner energy.

Preserve our natural and cultural resources through expanded partnerships and research so future generations will have a safe, healthy, beautiful place to live and play.

Create a thriving economy by bringing jobs and capital investments to the region in sustainable ways that allow our neighborhoods to grow and flourish.

At TVA, our strength lies in our people and their unique experiences, perspectives and knowledge.

More than 10,000 TVA employees serve over 10 million people each day - Named in the Top 10 in Tennessee by Forbes America's Best-in-State Employers.

TVA employees volunteer in the communities where we live and work across 7 states.9 employee groups provide support and a sense of belonging.

Veterans make up 1 in 5 of our workforce. 58% of our employees are represented by 17 unions.

We focus on values and creating an environment where everyone is included, respected and welcomed.

You Belong at TVA!

We know you bring more than your skills to work every day; you bring experiences and perspectives. At TVA, we draw strength from our diverse, talented workforce.

TVA’s focused efforts to create an environment where everyone is included, respected, and welcomed make us stronger and takes us further, together. We are committed to including individuals from every race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, ability/disability, sexual orientation, religion, age and personality.

There is a place for you among our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), a network of nine employee-led volunteer organizations based on identity, experience, or interest. They are open to all employees, including allies that want to learn more about various groups for support and advocacy. Learn more about the ERGs and find one that’s right for you.

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“I do feel like there’s more room to grow and more advancement for me, and within TVA that door has always been open.” — Antonio Halmer, Electrician Foreman

90% of our leadership roles were internal promotions

Benefits and Compensation

TVA’s mission is to make life better for the people we serve. We recognize that taking care of our employees first means taking better care of our customers, partners and communities.

Quality of Life

Arts & Music
From Nashville, the country music capital of the world, to Memphis, the home of the blues, to Knoxville, an important bluegrass destination, Tennessee truly is a world-class music destination. The Valley region’s many museums feature both traditional and contemporary art exhibits.

Parks & Recreation
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Besides TVA reservoirs and public lands, the Tennessee Valley region offers a variety of natural parklands—including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park—and scenic landscapes.

Attractions
Our region’s attractions cover earth, sea and sky, including the National Corvette Museum, Tennessee Aquarium, Dollywood and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Sports
The Valley region hosts three professional sports teams and plenty of SEC football, basketball, baseball and other college athletics.

Cost of Living
In the Valley region, a little money goes a long way. Our cost of living consistently ranks below the national average while still providing a world-class quality of life.

Educational Institutions
In the Valley, you have access to some of the nation’s highest-ranking two- and four-year educational institutions. You have the opportunity to explore additional educational opportunities for you and your family.

Mission of Service

We're excited to bring our unique and best selves to work every day! Hear from our employees how TVA's mission of service translates to making everyone feel included in the TVA family.

Our Values

Safety

We are uncompromising in our commitment to the safety and well-being of our teammates and the communities we serve.

Integrity

We are honest and straightforward — always doing the right thing with integrity.

Inclusion

We treat everyone with dignity and respect — emphasizing inclusion by welcoming each person's individuality so we can reach our potential.

Service

We are proud to be of service in the communities in which we live, work and play.

Career FAQs

Q. How do I find current job openings?
A. Visit our TVA Careers page and enter keywords and locations into the appropriate fields to find available job opportunities.

Q. How do I apply for a posted position?
A. See the How to Apply Guide to learn more.

Q. What is TVA's onboarding process?
A. See our Onboarding Process that will take place once an offer has been accepted.

Q. How do I know that my application was successfully received?
A. Confirmation emails are sent to the email address entered on your application. If your application was successfully received, you will receive a confirmation email within one hour of clicking SUBMIT. Please verify you received the confirmation email.

Q. Do you have training and apprenticeship opportunities? If so, how can I apply?
A. Learn more about our training and apprenticeship opportunities here. In order to apply, please visit the TVA Careers page to find an active posting. If the opportunity you’re looking for is not listed, we are currently not accepting resumes for the training and/or apprenticeship programs. You can create a job alert to be notified about the next available opportunity.

Q. Who can I reach out to if I am experiencing trouble submitting my application?
A. Please email the job opening number and a description of your issue to [email protected]. Include screenshots of the issues being experienced when possible.

If you have a disability that prevents you from applying online, please call us at (888)-275-8094. If you are a job applicant with a disability which needs an accommodation, please read our Practical Guide to Providing Reasonable Accommodations.