Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Carthage, TN

Full-Time, Days

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Are you ready to power up your career? Are you a forward-thinking, dedicated professional who enjoys solving technical problems and supporting utility operations? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our corporate team in Carthage.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer supports the EVP of Engineering with system planning, engineering design, technical analysis, and field support. Responsibilities include maintaining and developing the cooperative's GIS and mapping systems, assisting with SCADA and outage management technologies, performing engineering studies and load analysis, completing work order inspections, supporting construction work plans, and assisting the Staking Department with line extensions or design needs.

This role also supports power restoration efforts, gathers and analyzes engineering data, prepares reports, and helps maintain system models and records. Position includes both office and field work and requires participation in safety meetings and compliance with all UCEMC safety practices.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required. A major in Power Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum two years of electrical engineering experience preferred, with an electric cooperative strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, utility operations, safety regulations, and engineering principles
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, and standard office software; ESRI experience preferred
• Ability to learn and apply RUS specifications, NESC rules, and material standards
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, on uneven terrain, and around equipment, insects, and animals
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, lift equipment, walk long distances, and work in confined spaces when needed
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours during outages or emergencies
• Valid Tennessee Class D driver's license (or ability to obtain within six months of hire)
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and maintain accurate engineering data
• Ability to communicate effectively with cooperative personnel, members, contractors, and agencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for engineering data and system modeling

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for advancement

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If you are dedicated, forward-thinking, service minded, and want to be a part of a team that powers our community, we encourage you to apply.

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Applications will be accepted through January 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM CST.  For more details, contact UCEMC's Human Resources Department at , opt 3, opt 5, ext.123.

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Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
Carthage, Tennessee
Position Guide

Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Date Approved: April 20, 2015; Revised February 20, 2019; October 15, 2025
Reports to: Executive Vice President of Engineering Services
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Exempt

Principal Objectives of the Position
Reports to EVP of Engineering Services to conduct routine or special engineering projects, studies, and other highly technical/analytical and complicated systems. To maintain effective operation of these highly technical and costly systems including, but not limited to, the GIS mapping system; and to assist the Staking Department or other needs to meet the goals of the Engineering Department and the cooperative.

II. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
A. Develop and maintain the Cooperative GIS mapping and informational system.
B. Develop and maintain other technically complicated systems such as, but not limited to, SCADA Systems, Outage Management Systems, Meter and Smart Grid Systems and Vehicle Tracking Systems
C. Work Order Inspection assistance as required by RUS.

D. Maintain the Engineering Model for system studies.
E. Assist the Staking Engineer in coordinating Construction Work Plans.
F. Assist with staking and designing line extensions and other projects as needed from time to time.
G. Assist with power restoration efforts as directed by the EVP of Engineering Services as needed to maintain standards of reliability.
H. Performs coordination and load studies as directed by EVP of Engineering Services.
I. Assist in developing and executing strategic plans to support the objectives of the cooperative.

J. Ability to collect and provide complex technical engineering data to
EVP of Engineering Services in an accurate manner.
K. Attends and participates in all safety meetings scheduled by the cooperative as required.
L. Performs other such duties as requested or required from time to time.

Ill. Skills and Abilities
A. Must possess (or obtain within six months of hire date) and maintain a valid class "D" Tennessee operator's license and be able to safely operate assigned vehicle.
B. Must be physically able to carry equipment for GIS surveying.

C. Must be able to work efficiently with limited supervision.
D. Must be certified in basic first aid and CPR in accordance with
Cooperative policies and procedures.

IV. Physical Requirements (must be able to)
Extend neck to look above, down and side to side; reach overhead, forward and to the side; extend back; use both hands and fingers, grip and twist wrist; bend/stoop; squat/crouch; twist; sit and stand for long periods of time; exhibit visual acuity; walk long distances and on uneven terrain; maintain arm-hand steadiness

V. Working Conditions (must be able to)
Work eight hours a day, five days per week. Respond immediately to twenty-four hour call-out and work extra hours as required, including weekends, nights and holidays. Work outside in inclement weather, including temperature extremes. Work with daily exposure to moderately to very noisy equipment such as power tools. Work with daily exposure to hazards, including electrical, mechanical, traffic, insects, spiders, snakes, dogs and other animals. Drive throughout the cooperative's service area and beyond, travel may include overnight and outside the cooperative's service area.

VI. Knowledge
A. Must have a strong knowledge of standard office computer software tools and ESRI based GIS mapping and AutoCad software.
B. Must possess sound knowledge of RUS specifications, RUS-approved list of materials and RUS Continuing Property Records (CPR).
C. Must understand and be able to apply the National Electric Safety Code
(NESC) and OSHA rules and regulations.

VII. Internal Contacts
Maintains on-going communications with the EVP of Engineering Services and other members of the Engineering Department, as well as other Cooperative personnel, to ensure appropriate personnel are informed of relevant activities, events and issues.

VIII. External Contacts
Communicates with the following effectively and in a professional manner:

Cooperative Members
Members of General Public
Other LPCs and Trade Associations Federal, State and Local agencies Professional Associations
Technical Vendors
Consulting Engineering Firms

IX. Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required. A major in Power Engineering or experience working for an electric utility preferred, other things being equal. P.E. designation desired.

X. Experience
Computer skills and CAD experience are required along with knowledge of Power Engineering. At least two years of electrical experience, preferably within an electric cooperative is preferred.
XI. Important
This position guide is not intended to be all-inclusive; other duties may be required as assigned. UCEMC reserves the right to revise this position guide as needed. This position guide does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment