Electric Systems Engineering Student

Overview

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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

This student will assist with preparing detailed engineering designs for distribution, transmission, and / or fiber communication systems using computer aided design and system modeling tools. Help oversee projects through the construction and closeout process while maintaining all project documentation. Collaborate with Engineers to provide support of power quality studies. Develop and use KUB design, material and equipment specifications, and assist with long range capital improvement project planning and budgeting. Student will be exposed to multiple industry software programs such as PLS-CADD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Cyme, ProVision, and others. Daily work activities will include a mixture of office and fieldwork.

Qualifications

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 graduate-level degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must possess basic computer skills

Preferred Requirements

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.

KUB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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