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Jeff Phillips

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Manager of Transmission Line Design at Tennessee Valley Authority
📍 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Jeff Phillips is the Manager of Transmission Line Design at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he leads engineers on large-scale projects up to 500-kV. A registered Professional Engineer and TVA Engineer of the Year, he recently spearheaded a grid modernization project using advanced conductors, earning the 2023 Edison Pioneers Innovation of the Year award.

Outside of his engineering work, Jeff is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is passionate about professional development and finds fulfillment in mentoring young engineers, actively building and guiding the next generation of talent within his organization.

Unique fact: He led the first installation of an innovative, high-efficiency TS Conductor at TVA, a key step in modernizing the regions power grid.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Manager of Transmission Line Design
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Grid Modernization
Led a team that won a 2023 innovation award for deploying advanced conductors to increase transmission capacity and efficiency, highlighting his focus on future-proofing infrastructure.
Transmission Line Design
Manages all aspects of transmission line projects, from 13-kV to 500-kV, and has authored technical articles on design solutions like uprating lines and switch structures.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Manager of Transmission Line Design
Tennessee Valley Authority
6-2001
Civil Engineer
Tennessee Valley Authority
7-1997 - 10-1997
Construction
Dewey Smith Fabricators
8-1993 - 8-1997
Infantry
United States Marine Corps
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Education
2002 - 2008
BSCE
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
1999 - 2001
AAS
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
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