Engineer, Lead Solutions

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: Carrollton Headquarters

Job Summary

Southwire is seeking a Lead Solutions Engineer who will drive the growth initiatives of Southwire in servicing the high volume of data centers, energy storage systems, microgrids, industrial, OEM and utility customers end users in North America and internationally. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of a variety of complex engineering applications. They will have commercial experience and be proficient in ideating, designing, and implementing commercial-scale service solutions.

A Lead Solutions Engineer will translate customer needs into technical solutions, bridge the gap between sales and engineering. Work with customers to understand their challenges, design optimal solutions using Southwire products/services, and ultimately help guide the sales process with technical expertise. Collaborate with both the engineering and product management teams to improve solutions based on customer feedback.

Responsibilities include aligning engineering activities with company objectives, driving the specification within the relevant market trends. Interface directly with customers, host in-depth product training, and lead troubleshooting efforts while partnering with agents, distributors, inside & outside sales, operation, and product management to deliver value-add solutions to electrical designers, electricians, general & electrical contractors, engineers, project owners, and EPCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical knowledge about the companys products and services, demonstrating their capabilities and benefits to potential customers.
• Drive the specification process for current and emerging markets.
• Identify customers' technical pain points during the life cycle and translate them into new engineering solutions.
• Identify and drive specification differentiation between Southwire and competitors.
• Lead/guide complex technical conversations around Southwire new products and services.
• Interpret electrical/mechanical diagrams, which include system accessories, to provide the best-in-class solutions.
• Develop and launch novel service solutions that meet customer needs, while considering factors like cost, value-add, feasibility, and scalability.
• Promote Southwire's brand through videos, whitepapers, webinars, customer presentations and serving as a thought leader in industry.
• Lead codes and standards development activities and drive specification through the adoption of new requirements.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelors Degree

Specialized Degree: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

8-11 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

• Electrical Systems Power Design
• Digital Twins
• Engineering: application support and/or product engineering experience in the wire and cable, power, utility, manufacturing, or electrical industry.
• Product engineering: design, development, launch and commercialization.

Preferred Education & Experience

Masters Degree

Specialized Degree: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

12-14 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

• Experience in Data Centers, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Microgrids or Utility product installation.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Proficient in Codes & Standards: NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, NEMA.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Domestic travel up to 50% of time

Physical Requirements

Driving - 25% of time

Standing - 25% of time

Sitting - 25% of time

Walking - 25% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Laboratory

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Job Site

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Vest

Power Tools

Competencies

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Systems Development Life Cycle

Cross-Selling

Lead Generation

Process Improvement

Electrical Engineering

Strategic Thinking

Rapport Building

Customer Success Management

Product Management

Systems Architecture

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.