Electric Engineer

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to prepare detailed estimates, designs, specifications, and construction documents for electric distribution and fiber systems. The role requires collaboration with internal/external customers and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The position involves field engineering, inspections, and support through the project lifecycle, plus participation in capital improvement planning and storm response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.
• 1–3 years of related field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering estimates, calculations, designs, and construction documents for electric distribution and fiber systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers and multiple departments to develop estimates and designs.
• Provide field engineering support, inspections, troubleshooting, and design modifications to meet project goals.
• Participate in long-range capital improvement planning and storm response activities as needed.

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in related field
• Advanced analytical and project management skills and strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements

• Professional Engineer license in State of Tennessee or ability to obtain
• Professional Engineer license in the State of Tennessee through comity
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably with an electric utility
• .Experience with Microstation, AutoCAD, Cyme, ArcGIS, and/or ArcMap
• Understanding of existing and new electric distribution technology and operations

Selection Process

• 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