Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Pay Grade: M
Department: Energy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Position Supervises: No
Date Approved: 10/2013
On-call Required: Yes
Date Revised: 07/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

This position works under the general supervision of the Director and provides engineering support for the Energy Department including Electric and Gas Divisions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of an electric transmission and distribution system
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of overhead and underground electric distribution line construction
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a gas distribution system
• Knowledge of occupational hazard and safety precautions
• Ability to train new and existing personnel in engineering principles
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to set up, operate and maintain engineering program on computer
• Ability to apply TVPPA, NESC and ANSI codes to the Energy Department
• Ability to administer emergency first aid and CPR
• Ability to work a flexible schedule due to emergencies and planned systems shutdowns
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Consistent, in-person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university in electrical engineering*
• Four (4) to six (6) years of electric distribution engineering experience*Valid driver’s license
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• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of electrical distribution engineering experience

FULL TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Benefits
Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick time
City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.