Water Systems Engineer

Salary: $70,400.00 - $164,900.00 Annually
Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 01344
Department: Water Systems Engineering
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Classification: Engineer

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F

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.

Responsibilities include designing capital improvement projects; preparing and reviewing construction plans, bid documents, and cost estimates; coordinating with construction crews, customers, contractors, permitting agencies, and KUB departments; developing and updating KUB standards and specifications; and providing technical training and support to KUB employees as needed.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine engineering expertise, project leadership, and collaboration while making a direct impact on essential community infrastructure, this role offers the chance to help build what keeps KUB-and the community-moving forward.

Qualifications
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, 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

Selection Process
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.

• 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.

02

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.
03

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

04

This position requires working on-site. Are you able to consistently work from our office during the required schedule?
05

How many years of experience do you have in water, wastewater, or civil engineering?
06

What experience do you have with engineering design, construction plans, or project management?
07

Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
08

Have you interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
09

Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
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