Engineer 3- Substation Transmission Engineering - (250000S4)

Description

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 essential job responsibilities of the Engineer 3- Substation Transmission Engineering will report to the Supervisor. Engineer 3- Substation Transmission Engineering apply engineering principles to power and substation structural design and perform other related engineering functions. Design additions, expansions and improvements to substation structures and associated facilities which include installation of cable ducts, foundations, manholes, earth gradings/ filling, storm drainages, driveways, sanitary facilities, power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, etc. and perform other related engineering functions. Prepare/ approve specifications, requisitions, engineering designs, work orders and construction drawings; evaluate/ recommend purchase of new equipment/ materials; prepare cost estimates; check manufacturer’s drawings/ engineering calculations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications. Conduct computerized engineering studies and analysis of structural / power designs. Coordinate departmental work with other Division areas/ departments and outside agencies which include bid evaluation, problem solving, project construction status, etc. Make field trips to obtain data, observe construction and resolve construction/ design problems; prepare/ present requests and justifications for design changes to present/ proposed facilities. Provide advice and power/ structural engineering design assistance to Division personnel and other requesting parties. Gather information from survey notes and instructions and provide engineering designs for various projects assigned. Study engineering progress, various rules, regulations, codes, and construction methods to keep abreast of engineering changes. prepare various records, reports, and budgets. Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

To perform the Environmental Engineer III role, you must: -Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or in a related field. -Experience will vary according to departmental needs. -Must successfully complete NIMS Training within one year of entering the job. -Must have an occupationally significant combination of organizational ability; ability to apply engineering principles/ methods to power and substation structural design/ construction; ability to formulate and implement programs and policies; and oral/ written communication skills.
Physical Working Conditions: Works in office majority of time; subject to construction hazards while making field inspections. Requires medium lifting/ carrying up to 50lbs.

Primary Location

: USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations

: AB01 David F Hansen Admin Bldg 220 South Main Street Memphis 38101-0430

Job

: Engineering

Organization

: 0562110 Substation and Transmission Engineering

Job Posting

: Sep 24, 2025, 3:40:02 PM

Minimum Salary

: 87,900.80Midpoint Salary: 109865.6

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