Electrical Engineer: Test and Maintenance

Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Twelve paid holidays

Employee pension program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental health/well-being programs

Discounts from telecoms and auto/brand

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation seeks an engineer to maintain the electrical system and ensure continuous service to members in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role focuses on testing, maintenance, and safety across electrical equipment with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree or equivalent, with preferred PE licensure and several years of relevant experience in utility maintenance and testing.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• Four-year degree in Engineering Technology, statistics, or a similar technological field is required.
• Five years' experience in maintenance and testing of utility electrical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and testing of system electrical equipment to provide continuous electric service to members.
• Promote safety of employees, members, and the public through electrical equipment maintenance.
• Seek out new methods for testing and maintenance with little or no supervision.

Skills

Ideal Team Player virtues

Office software proficiency

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Cross-department communication

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Engineering Technology or related field degree

Tools

Windows OS

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

MTE has a culture focused on exemplifying a group of ideal team players; individuals who are humble, hungry, and people smart. At MTE, we believe teammates who put the needs of others before oneself, seek innovative solutions to problems and challenges, and understand how our words and actions impact our teammates and our members, help MTE achieve our purpose of serving together to make life better for our members.

Above all skills, aptitudes, and job experiences, being an ideal team player is the most vital attribute someone must bring to our organization.

If you are an ideal team player and meet the qualifications outlined in the job description, we welcome your application!

Job Summary:

To perform those functions necessary for providing continuous electric service to members required by the maintenance of all electrical equipment on the system; to promote the safety of employees, members, and the general public through electric equipment maintenance; and to continually seek out new methods for the testing and maintenance of system electrical equipment with little or no supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Encompass the three virtues of the Ideal Team Player (Humble, Hungry & People Smart).
• Four-year degree in Engineering Technology, statistics, or a similar technological field required. Two (2) years' relevant experience preferred for entry level (Associate Engineer - Test & Maintenance).
• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university required and five (5) years' relevant experience preferred for Electrical Engineer and Senior Electrical Engineer - Test & Maintenance.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience in maintenance and testing of utility electrical equipment preferred.
• Experience in interpreting control logic and its use within an electrical protection scheme also preferred.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database and other software.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, communicate and interact effectively with employees across multiple departments.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job training.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k) and ROTH 401(k)
• Accrued paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays each year
• Employee pension program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Mental health/well-being programs
• Discounts from companies like United Communications, Verizon and Nissan
• Financial and retirement planning services
• Tuition reimbursement

Classification: Exempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

MTE is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug test screening. In addition, pre-employment background checks include social security number validity and trace, motor vehicle records and criminal history.