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.

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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.

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Why Join TVA?

Find challenging work and a rewarding career...while making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Learn 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. Not only are these positions critical to the reliable and safe operation of our facilities, they allow us to invest in the competency of our region’s workforce.

Veteran Opportunities

We value service, and no one knows service better than our military veterans. Their diverse backgrounds and skills aid our mission to deliver safe, clean, reliable and affordable energy to the Tennessee Valley. TVA is among the top 10 companies for veteran employment, with 20% of our workforce comprised of veterans. Learn how we actively recruit veterans for careers at TVA.

Student Opportunities

From high school students preparing for college to freshly minted graduates looking to start a career, we provide internships, co-ops and college recruit positions to help invest in the regional talent supplied by the Tennessee Valley’s colleges and universities.

Contact Us

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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.

We're Powered by People You Know

Meet 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.

FY 2021 DEIA Report

At TVA, inclusion is our way. Only by embracing diversity of thought and talent among team members and stakeholders will TVA achieve its vision for an equitable future. Learn more about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Report.

TVA has been named as one of the Top 10 companies for Diversity Action by The Association of ERGs & Councils as part of its 2021 Diversity Impact Awards. The award recognizes our efforts to promote Inclusion with Diversity across our enterprise and throughout the communities we serve. This is the second time TVA has been recognized by The Association of ERGs & Councils. In 2020, the group named TVA’s Employee Resource Groups as one of the TOP 25 ERGs in the nation.

logo for diversity impact awards

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) were 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.