Gas Systems Engineering Co-op

Classification: Student

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: The successful candidate will join KUB's Gas Systems Engineering department and complete a 12-month Co-op program starting June 2026 through May 2027 assisting with all phases of capital improvements and maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, planning, design, drafting, preparing and reviewing bid documents, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with multiple departments and external contacts to meet project deadlines. Daily work activities include a mixture of office and field work. Performs other duties, as assigned.

 

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 maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree

Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

Must be available to work 40 hours per week, M - F, between 7:00AM-5:00PM

Must have good oral and written communication skills and work well in a team environment

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: 

Pursuing a bachelors or graduate-level degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Engineering field from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university

General knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, ESRI ArcMap, and computer-aided drafting programs, such as MicroStation or AutoCAD

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.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer