Electrical Engineer - Utility Distribution & Field Projects

Knoxville-Utilities-Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop detailed estimates, calculations, designs, and construction documents for electric distribution and fiber systems. You will apply engineering principles to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions in compliance with codes and KUB practices.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies, support project scope, budgets, equipment selection, permitting, and documentation, and provide technical

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, calculations, designs, reports, specs, and construction docs for electric distribution and fiber systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to develop constructible options.
• Support project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment selection, permitting, and documentation.
• Perform field engineering, inspections, troubleshooting, and design modifications to meet engineering intent and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Cyme

ArcGIS

ArcMap

Job description

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop detailed estimates, calculations, designs, and construction documents for electric distribution and fiber systems. You will apply engineering principles to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions in compliance with codes and KUB practices.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies, support project scope, budgets, equipment selection, permitting, and documentation, and provide technical