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Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 00428
Department: Gas Systems Engineering
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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 478,000 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: This position works with a team of engineers, project coordinators, and inspectors responsible for the planning, design, and oversight of KUB's natural gas distribution system including pipeline, gate and regulator stations, and industrial meters. Develops plans and advises on pressure management and regulation, hydraulic calculations, and event management using modeling software and engineering judgment. Sizes equipment for use in the distribution system, including regulators, relief valves, and meters. This position consists of designing pipeline projects; preparing construction plans, bid documents, and cost estimates; designing measurement and regulating stations; and coordinating work with construction crews, customers, permitting agencies, contractors, and other KUB departments.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Requirements:
Selection Process
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
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Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 00428
Department: Gas Systems Engineering
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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 478,000 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: This position works with a team of engineers, project coordinators, and inspectors responsible for the planning, design, and oversight of KUB's natural gas distribution system including pipeline, gate and regulator stations, and industrial meters. Develops plans and advises on pressure management and regulation, hydraulic calculations, and event management using modeling software and engineering judgment. Sizes equipment for use in the distribution system, including regulators, relief valves, and meters. This position consists of designing pipeline projects; preparing construction plans, bid documents, and cost estimates; designing measurement and regulating stations; and coordinating work with construction crews, customers, permitting agencies, contractors, and other KUB departments.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Engineering degree in another discipline, from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university
- General knowledge of or ability to learn, utility modeling software, and computer-aided drafting programs such as AutoCAD and/or Solidworks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate plans, procedures, and objectives effectively
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in engineering, planning, operations, and/or construction of natural gas distribution utility
- Ability to obtain an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Knowledge of equipment used in natural gas systems including regulators, relief valves, control valves, and instrumentation systems
Selection Process
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
- Generous health benefits with low premiums and deductibles
- Benefits start day 1
- Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
- PTO available for use after your first payday
- 11 paid holidays
- Free financial advising
- Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
- Employee physical & mental wellness programs
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If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
- Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
- No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.
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If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
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Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
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Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
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