Engineer, Electrical I

About the Role

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, manufacturing building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions, along with digital solutions and field services to support customers as a value-add partner.

The Engineer, Electrical I performs routine engineering assignments while developing foundational technical knowledge and professional competence. This role uses established procedures and standard engineering principles to solve routine or well-defined problems, receiving regular instruction, guidance, and direction from senior engineers or managers. The position builds familiarity with organizational systems, internal processes, and customer requirements through structured work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Uses foundational knowledge of engineering tools, design practices, and workflow procedures by completing structured assignments independently with guided supervision.
• Carries out routine tasks in support of product development, testing, or analysis, contributing to technical documentation and team deliverables.
• Analyzes data sets and test results to identify patterns, verify expected performance, and support decision-making under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Develops electrical designs, schematics, or system layouts in accordance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Communicates findings, task updates, and technical questions to project teams and supervisors in a clear and timely manner.
• Coordinates with cross-functional peers to exchange routine information related to project progress, equipment needs, or scheduling.
• Contributes to project documentation and knowledge databases by compiling test data, system parameters, or component specifications.
• Troubleshoots circuit or system-level issues and escalates problems requiring deeper technical intervention.
• Drafts progress reports, technical summaries, or support materials in collaboration with other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• AutoCAD Electrical Certification.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification.

Skills

• Influencing Skills
• Investigation
• Schematic Capture
• Test Equipment
• Printed Circuit Board
• New Product Development
• Control Systems
• Electronic Components
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Engineering Design Process

Competencies

• Balances Stakeholders
• Customer Focus
• Collaborates
• Nimble Learning
• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns

Physical Requirements

• Moving: 25%
• Standing: 25%
• Sitting: 50%

Working conditions include office, plant/warehouse floor. Required equipment: computer/keyboard, safety glasses, safety shoes.

Benefits

• 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