Water Systems Engineer

National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking an Engineer to join a team of engineers, project coordinators, and inspectors who design and oversee capital improvement projects for water and wastewater systems in the Knoxville area. Minimum qualifications include an ABET-accredited engineering degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience; AutoCAD/ArcGIS and a valid driver’s license are required.

PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated experience in related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate policies, procedures, and objectives effectively.
• General knowledge of or ability to learn AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee capital improvement projects for water and wastewater systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, project coordinators, and inspectors to ensure project success.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and future readiness of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

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: Join a team of engineers, project coordinators, and inspectors shaping the future of KUB’s Water and Wastewater infrastructure. This position plays a key role in planning, designing, and overseeing critical capital improvement projects that keep KUB’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems safe, reliable, and built for the future.

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: Join a team of engineers, project coordinators, and inspectors shaping the future of KUB’s Water and Wastewater infrastructure. This position plays a key role in planning, designing, and overseeing critical capital improvement projects that keep KUB’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems safe, reliable, and built for the future.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and/or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university
• One (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate policies, procedures, and objectives effectively
• General knowledge of or ability to learn AutoCAD and ArcGIS
• Have and maintain a 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

• 3+ years of experience in design, planning, project management, operations, and/or construction in the utility industry
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Advanced Engineering degree

Selection Process

About the 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