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

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer who will drive the growth initiatives of Southwire in servicing the high volume of residential, commercial, 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 Senior Solutions Engineer will translate customer needs into technical solutions, bridging 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 your technical expertise. Collaborate with both the engineering and product teams to improve solutions based on customer feedback.
 

Key Responsibilities

Provide deep technical knowledge about the company's products and services, demonstrating their capabilities and benefits to potential customers.

Drive the specification process for SW current and emerging markets.

Identify customer technical pain points during the life cycle and translate them into new engineering requirements. 

Identify and drive specification differentiation between Southwire and its competitors. 

Lead/guide complex technical conversations around Southwire new products and services.

Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, 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-ad, 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.

Work directly with end users to specify products and services that meet Southwire’s five sustainability attributes from cradle to grave.
 

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical

5-7 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Engineering: application support and/or product experience in the Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical Industry is required. Product engineering: Innovation, design, development, launch and commercialization. Preferred Education & Experience

Master's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering, Mechanical

8-11 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Field experience in residential, commercial, industrial, OEM and utility electrical installations desirable. 

Certifications/Licenses:  

CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management; Proficient in Codes & Standards: NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, NEMA

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: No 

Travel

Domestic - 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

Job Site 

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Vest

Power Tools

 

Competencies Action OrientedBalances StakeholdersCollaboratesCustomer FocusNimble LearningPlans and AlignsSkills Cross-SellingElectrical EngineeringLead GenerationProcess ImprovementRapport BuildingSystems Development Life Cycle

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.