MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.
MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.
MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.
The Engineer 4 of Attachment Engineering and Services reports to the Supervisor. Train/direct management and
bargaining unit subordinates in developing service designs, system modifications, and attachment requirements for
electric distribution, network, and streetlight systems. Oversee documentation, permitting, compliance, and agreement
execution. Apply engineering principles to ensure safe, operable installations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Schedules,
assigns, and coordinates the work of employees; facilitates and communicates activities and procedures with other
areas, departments, and outside parties or agencies. Plans, designs, and directs layout modifications, alterations, and
additions to attachments on electric distribution, network, and streetlighting systems. Prepares, reviews, and approves
site locations, engineering designs, drawings, and calculations; applies engineering principles and provides engineering
information, technical advice, and assistance to engineers, designers, customers, contractors, etc., as well as
instructions to employees and problem-solving. Prepares, evaluates, and verifies reports and records in the preparation
of the area budget, specifications, cost estimates, attachment agreements, permits, and agreements for project initiation
and termination. Monitors agreement and licensee attachment construction for compliance with standards, policies,
procedures, design engineering practices, and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) guidelines. Conducts field
visits to determine when construction changes are needed during a project; develops and issues corrective measures
and actions. Stays informed about Division policies, industry trends, technical developments, requirements, and
procedures related to attachments to the Division’s electrical distribution facilities and street lighting systems. Operates
Division vehicles, computer software, and office hardware. Performs other duties as assigned/or directed.
Must have a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Tennessee.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited
institution.
EXPERIENCE
Must have 6 years of experience in designing electric distribution facilities and/or electric systems. Experience with pole
attachment process and guidelines, customer premise power systems, lighting systems, and/or network distribution
systems is preferable. Must have knowledge of and ability to apply advanced principles of engineering.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must successfully complete NIMS Training within one year of entering job.
Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for
brief periods, exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force on a regular basis. THIS
LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE
SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
