Job Description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a, Junior Civil Design Engineer , for a 12-month contract assignment supporting TVA’s Transmission Line Division based out of the downtown Chattanooga office. Target start date: 06/01/26 W2 Pay Rate: Up to $67.00/hour (time & half for overtime) Duration: 12 months Work location: Chattanooga, TN Responsibilities: ENSURE HIGH PRODUCTIVITY IN ALL CONVENTIONAL ASPECTS AND FUNCTIONS OF CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, OR TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEERING. PLANS, SCHEDULES, CONDUCTS, COORDINATES, AND DIRECTS DETAILED PROJECTS OF MODERATE SCOPE OR PART OF A MAJOR PROJECT. WORK REQUIRES SOUND JUDGMENT AND A BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF STANDARDS AND PRECEDENTS IN CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, AND LINE ENGINEERING ALONG WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEERING. PERFORMS WORK THAT INVOLVES CONVENTIONAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE BUT MAY INCLUDE A VARIETY OF COMPLEX FEATURES, SUCH AS CONFLICTING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, DIFFICULT COORDINATION, AND DIFFICULT CONSTRUCTION. PUBLICATION OF ENGINEERING PAPERS AND ARTICLES IN PROFESSIONAL AND TRADE JOURNALS IS DESIRABLE. MAY PERFORM DESIGN OR STORM DAMAGE-RELATED INSPECTIONS. Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required. 3+ years of relevant experience in designs for earthwork, underground commodities, roads, foundations, etc. Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards. Demonstrated experience with electronic spreadsheets, standard structural engineering software, line engineering software, and computer aided drafting software. Incumbent may be required to work in the field and climb structures as needed. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).