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: Provides engineering and operational support to water and wastewater treatment facilities with a focus on process performance, optimization, and regulatory compliance. Partners with Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Regulatory Compliance teams to improve treatment effectiveness, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot process upsets, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend operational or capital improvements.

• Translate regulatory requirements (NPDES permits) into practical operating targets, documentation, and corrective actions.

• Support chemical optimization, energy efficiency initiatives, capacity evaluations, and process control improvements.

• Develop process calculations, performance metrics, and analytical tools to support operational decisions and long-term planning.

• Assist with planning, design review, and implementation of capital improvement projects, including startup and performance testing.

• Prepare cost estimates and support management of consulting and construction contracts.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy, operational applicability, and successful project delivery.

• Other duties as assigned.

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, Biosystems, Mechanical, 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 analytical and time management skills

• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills

• Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner and direct the work of others

• 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:

• Professional Engineer license in Tennessee or ability to obtain

• Three or more (3+) years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment, preferably in a process engineering, operations support, or plant-focused role

• Experience analyzing and optimizing treatment processes, including aeration systems, chemical dosing, solids handling, disinfection, and odor/gas control systems

• Familiarity with interpreting plant data, SCADA trends, and laboratory results to support process control decisions and troubleshoot operational issues

• Experience working directly with plant operations and maintenance staff, with the ability to communicate technical concepts in a practical, field-applicable manner

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*

* 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