Water Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering
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.
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 asionally 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
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
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