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Discover how you can Do Good Here.
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.
Don’t see the job you’re looking for?
We post several jobs and training opportunities throughout the year. Check back soon for more listings and create a job alert to be notified about future opportunities.
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.
Entry-level & training
opportunities
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.
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.
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. 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. How do I setup a job alert?
A. Visit the TVA Careers page and click “Create Job Alert” on the right-hand side. For guided information, visit our step-by-step guide.
Q. Do you have training and apprenticeship opportunities? If so, how can I apply?
A. Learn more about our training and apprenticeship opportunities. 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.
Q. What is TVA's onboarding process?
A. See our Onboarding Process that will take place once an offer has been accepted.
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.