Classification: Student

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 501,000 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: The successful candidate will join KUB's Gas Systems Engineering Department and complete a 12-month Co-op program starting June 2025 through June 2026 assisting with all phases of capital improvements and maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, planning, design, drafting, preparing and reviewing bid documents, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with multiple departments and external contacts to meet project deadlines. Daily work activities include a mixture of office and field work. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree

• Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, M - F, between 7:00AM - 5:00PM

• Must have good oral and written communication skills and work well in a team environment

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelors or graduate-level degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Engineering field from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university

• General knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, ESRI ArcMap, and computer-aided drafting programs, such as MicroStation or AutoCAD

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online

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

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