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ELECTRIC ENGINEER

Position Title: Electric Engineer
 
Position Type: Full-time; Exempt
 
Salary Range: $68,393-$112,070
 
Anticipated Hiring Range based on qualifications: $68,393 - $85,414
 
What we offer: Excellent benefit package includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, Section 457 plan, Roth IRA, and 24- hour access to onsite fully equipped fitness center. Full Time employees accrue paid vacation and sick leave upon hire.
 
Closing Date: Open until filled.
 
About This Opportunity:
 
Performs difficult advanced technical work evaluating site and road project plans and between parties, preparing and assigning electric distribution system plans, inspecting work, conducting research, managing and improving the electric distribution system, assisting with the organization of field work, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Director – Electric.
Essential Functions:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
·      Reviews site and road project plans for conflicts and electrical requirements; communicates orally and in writing with customers, consultants, developers, engineers, and planners.
·      Develops and assigns plans to modify or extend electric distribution system for project or customer needs.
·      Inspects, analyzes, develops, and assigns plans to modify, maintain, and upgrade the electric distribution system; calculates loads on distribution system; maintains proper wire size and engineering practices per codes.
·      Assists with coordination of field work with electric crews, job contractors, engineers and developers; assists with system analysis and dispatching during widespread outages or other emergencies.
·      Manages outdoor lighting including security and streetlights.
·      Assists with substation maintenance.
·      Procures distribution transformers, tracks upcoming requirements, and maintains transformer inventory.
·      Utilizes, updates, and corrects data within various utility-related software in conjunction with system changes.
·      Serves customers and other City departments by addressing questions regarding facilities, service availability, job status, and power quality issues; provides cost estimates for provision of electric service or for facility relocation.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering and electric distribution systems.
• General knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of standard office equipment and associated software applications.
• General knowledge of GIS/ESRI mapping systems, including land base features and utility infrastructure.
• General knowledge of standard accounting software.
• General knowledge of MilSoft utility and engineering software and Tantalus systems.
• General knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code.
• Skill in the use of electrical engineering instruments and testing equipment.
• Skill in reading and interpreting charts containing historical distribution and substation loading and balancing data.
• Skill in reading and interpreting one-line diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Ability to develop cost estimates and prepare bills of materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, operation manuals, and service manuals.
• Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to apply trigonometric principles to electrical and mechanical calculations.
• Ability to schedule, manage, and prioritize multiple functions and concurrent projects.
• Ability to prepare, review, and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to calculate structural stresses and deflections.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with others as needed.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, contractors, customers, developers, engineers, crew supervisors, field personnel, inspectors, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and minimal experience in electrical engineering work, preferably in an electric utility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:
 
·      Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.
·      Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Tennessee.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally exerts up to 25 pounds of force in the performance of job duties.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods.
• Frequently required to speak, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Push, pull, and lift materials or equipment. Perform repetitive motions.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Requires sufficient verbal communication skills to express or exchange ideas effectively through spoken language. Convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Requires sufficient hearing ability to:
  • Perceive information at normal spoken-word levels.
  • Receive detailed information through oral communication.
  • Distinguish fine differences in sounds when necessary.
• Regularly required to:
  • Prepare and analyze written and computerized data.
  • Perform visual inspections involving small defects and/or small parts.
  • Use measuring devices and instruments.
  • Operate machinery, equipment, and motor vehicles.
  • Observe surroundings and ongoing activities to ensure safety and operational effectiveness.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock.
• Work is generally performed in a moderately noisy environment, such as a business office with computers, printers, and light traffic noise.

 
If you require assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at adainfo@maryville-tn.gov or 865-273-3430.

City of Maryville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position : 270502

Location : ELECTRIC OPERATIONS

Posting Start : 11/04/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Salary: $68,393.32-$112,070.23