Posting number: 01350
Department: New Service
Job classification: Engineer I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Utilities
Classification: Engineer
Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: Prepare detailed engineering estimates, calculations, designs, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for electric distribution, and fiber communication systems using computer-aided engineering and drafting tools. Apply engineering principles and sound technical judgment to develop reliable, cost-effective, and maintainable solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and KUB engineering practices.
This position will work with internal and external customers to develop project specific estimates and designs. Coordination with multiple departments and groups may be required including external agencies to facilitate constructability options and solutions. Support project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment selection, material specifications, permitting, and project documentation while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Perform field engineering, inspections, construction support, troubleshooting, and design modifications to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with engineering intent and quality standards. Participate in long-range capital improvement planning, system improvements, and storm response activities as required.
This position is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment however field visits and field activities may be required. Duties involve sitting or standing most of the time with occasional walking or standing. Field visits may include emergency response activities beyond normal business hours. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.
Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Knoxville Utilities Board is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to customers in Knox and parts of seven surrounding counties. KUB is a mission driven organization with a workplace culture that fosters an environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
KUB provides competitive benefits to its employees that begin on day one of employment and include generous health benefits, 401(k) matching, 11 paid holidays, financial advising, educational assistance, wellness programs, and volunteer time. KUB is committed to giving back to its community and operating with environmental stewardship in mind, which is exemplified through various programs like KUB TeenWork high school career readiness program, low-income weatherization assistance, and more.
