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Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities for Newport Utilities are generally advertised via newspapers, various utility periodicals, and at this website. Applications are accepted only when job openings exist. Newport Utilities is an Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Newport Utilities is currently accepting applications for the following position: Electrical Engineer - Newport, TN Newport Utilities, a municipal electric, water, and wastewater system, located in East Tennessee, is seeking an electrical engineer. Work Description – to research and design electric utility system facilities using complex computations and problem solving skills, detailed sketching, drafting, and computer systems. Furnishes technical assistance to other departments, contractors, and customers relative to electric, water and wastewater systems. Makes recommendations on methods of systems improvements, developing engineering and labor costs, equipment and material costs, and effects on system design to support recommendations. Prepares costs estimates, bid documents, plans and specifications, and manages major construction and maintenance projects. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors’ degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university, strong analytical and time management skills, strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills; proficiency with CADD and personal computer skills, ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner, ability to direct the work of others, valid Tennessee driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years experience in electrical engineering, preferably with utilities; experience in electric design, plans review, and master planning; demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, strong personal computer skills, including CADD, Milsoft WindMil, spreadsheet reporting, word processing, presentations, and project management software. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be discussed only at interview. Comprehensive benefit package available. Complete Position Description available at 170 Cope Blvd., Newport, TN. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Newport Utilities is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. |
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NU has approximately 89 employees, which are our most important resource. Without them, it would be impossible to produce and deliver our services to customers. There are various job opportunities throughout the utility industry for a wide range of skills and experiences. Educational levels for positions vary from High School Diploma (or its equivalency) to higher level degrees.