Engineer, Lead Solutions

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.

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 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

• Bachelor's 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

• Master's 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

Job Site

Office

Equipment

• Hard Hat
• Computer/Keyboard
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Vest
• Power Tools

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.