Engineer 4 -Attachment and Services

MLGW; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Pension

457B retirement plan

Job summary

MLGW is seeking an Engineer 4 for Attachment Engineering and Services in Memphis to design and oversee attachment work on electric distribution, network, and streetlight systems. You will lead design efforts, review drawings, and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include project planning, permitting, budget input, field visits, and coordinating with engineers, customers, and contractors. Requires PE license in Tennessee, a B.S.

Qualifications

• Must have a PE license in Tennessee.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 6 years of experience designing electric distribution facilities or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and direct layout modifications to attachments on electric systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve site drawings, engineering designs, and calculations.
• Monitor permits, cost estimates, and agreements for projects.
• Conduct field visits and ensure compliance with standards and NESC guidelines.

Skills

Driver's license

PE License TN

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

| Job Description - Engineer 4 -Attachment and Services (260000LC) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Engineer 4 -Attachment and Services - (260000LC) Description MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers. MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving. MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination. | | | --- | | The Engineer 4 of Attachment Engineering and Services reports to the Supervisor. Train/direct management and bargaining unit subordinates in developing service designs, system modifications, and attachment requirements for electric distribution, network, and streetlight systems. Oversee documentation, permitting, compliance, and agreement execution. Apply engineering principles to ensure safe, operable installations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Schedules, assigns, and coordinates the work of employees; facilitates and communicates activities and procedures with other areas, departments, and outside parties or agencies. Plans, designs, and directs layout modifications, alterations, and additions to attachments on electric distribution, network, and streetlighting systems. Prepares, reviews, and approves site locations, engineering designs, drawings, and calculations; applies engineering principles and provides engineering information, technical advice, and assistance to engineers, designers, customers, contractors, etc., as well as instructions to employees and problem-solving. Prepares, evaluates, and verifies reports and records in the preparation of the area budget, specifications, cost estimates, attachment agreements, permits, and agreements for project initiation and termination. Monitors agreement and licensee attachment construction for compliance with standards, policies, procedures, design engineering practices, and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) guidelines. Conducts field visits to determine when construction changes are needed during a project; develops and issues corrective measures and actions. Stays informed about Division policies, industry trends, technical developments, requirements, and procedures related to attachments to the Division’s electrical distribution facilities and street lighting systems. Operates Division vehicles, computer software, and office hardware. Performs other duties as assigned/or directed. | | | | --- | | | Qualifications | | | --- | | ****Must have** **a****valid driver's****license from the state of****residence.**** | | | | --- | | ****Professional Engineer****(P.E.)****License in the****State of** **Tennessee.**** | | | | --- | | ****EDUCATION**** | | | | --- | | Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. | | | | --- | | ****EXPERIENCE**** | | | | --- | | Must have 6 years of experience in designing electric distribution facilities and/or electric systems. Experience with pole attachment process and guidelines, customer premise power systems, lighting systems, and/or network distribution systems is preferable. Must have knowledge of and ability to apply advanced principles of engineering. | | | | --- | | ****ADDITIONAL** **INFORMATION**** | | | | --- | | Must successfully complete NIMS Training within one year of entering job. Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force on a regular basis. THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY. | | | | --- | | | | | | --- | | | Primary Location: USA-TN-Memphis Work Locations: AB01 David F Hansen Admin Bldg 220 South Main Street Memphis 38101-0430 Job: Engineering Organization: 0560250 Attachment Engineering and Services Job Posting: Jul 30, 2026, 9:31:34 AM Minimum Salary: 108,284.80 Midpoint Salary: 135,345.60 | | |