Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15 - 29 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: Supports New Service Engineering Department and staff by performing duties such as, but not limited to, assisting with electric, water and wastewater designs, reviewing plans and conducting construction estimates. Will assist field personnel with variety of engineering tasks such as GPS, water and wastewater field testing and, water sample collection. Utilizes AutoCAD and other drafting tools to produce various engineering drawings. Other projects, duties, and tasks will be assigned as needed.

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 have and maintain full-time student status at an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelor’s, or a graduate-level degree in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, or related Engineering discipline

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

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 7AM-5PM

• Effective oral and written communication

• Must possess basic computer skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Completion of some advance level engineering coursework

• Intermediate or advanced level of proficiency with computer drafting software (ArcMap, AutoCad, Microstation)

• Interest in field investigations related to utility systems

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

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