Engineer, Application II

Davita Inc.; Carrollton (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wire and cable manufacturing seeks an experienced engineer to join their team. The role involves providing technical support, aligning engineering efforts with business goals, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have substantial experience in the field and a strong engineering background, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Parental Leave

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in wire and cable, power, utility, or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with cable installation, splice & terminations.
• Knowledge of industry standards required.

Responsibilities

• Align engineering activities with company objectives.
• Develop engineering presentations and training seminars.
• Drive spec in utility and datacenter market segments.

Skills

Application support

Product engineering

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Job description

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 andjobsite 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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location:Remote

Southwire Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
Southwire's applications engineering, plays a critical role in servicing the high volume of residential and commercial customers and the rapid growth of industrial, OEM, and utility end users in North America and internationally. The CableTechSupportTM Services was established with the mission statement of Re3TM; to Respond, Rectify, and Restore the electrical systems using Reinforced, Resilient, and Reliable Solutions. This large engineering team provides the industry's best-in-class consultation and technical support. We are looking for an engineer with in-depth experience in substation control and underground and overhead secondary and medium voltage primary utility cable markets to further enhance our portfolio in the application, field support, business development, and service innovation of wire & cable products.
The responsibilities include aligning engineering activities with company objectives, driving the spec in the utility and datacenter market segments.
This experienced individual will interface directly with diverse customers, drive brainstorming sessions, lead troubleshooting efforts, while partnering with agents, distributors, inside & outside sales, operation, and product management to deliver technical support to standards engineers, US and Canadian utility owners, EPCs, electricians, contractors, and retail/DIY users.

Key Responsibilities
1. Utilize application knowledge of wire & cable products manufactured by Southwire to interpret the latest industry codes & standards, including NEC/NFPA, NEMA, UL, IEEE, CSA, ICEA, AEIC, NESC, ASTM and IEC to support customers.
2. Develop and deliver engineering presentations and in-depth product or service training seminars to maintain existing market shares or grow new opportunities via direct sales, electrical distribution channel sales, or contract business.
3. Prepare formal technical documents to educate customers and to assist end users on the cable designs, ratings, electrical parameters, installation methods, and application do and don'ts.
4. Market CableTechSupportTM Services' by generating CableTechTalks customer training videos, authoring Re3TM engineering whitepapers, publishing magazine articles, hosting live webinars, and serving as keynote speakers at trade shows and conferences.
5. Aid in identifying jobsite challenges, anticipate customer needs, solve project obstacles and create tailored products & solutions to meet the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)'s requirements, certifications or compliances, product functionalities, long-term exposures, and advanced property vs. performance for demanding operations including but not limited to hazardous locations, power plants, substations, and mega data centers.
6. Coordinate and execute technical requests for RFI/RFQ, bid proposals and project information to gain customer approvals.
7. Perform hands-on demonstrations using tools with cable accessories including connector, splices, terminations, cable pulling equipment, field testing equipment, diagnostic methods, inspections, and failure analysis.
8. Aid in conducting cable sizing or ampacity calculations based on NEC, ICEA, IEC, IEEE, or other thermal methods.
9. 6. Coordinate the review of complex electrical wiring designs in AC or DC, including accessories and connectivity with the overall system, to provide the best-in-class installation procedures, innovative hands-on solutions, and field testing.
10. Ability to travel to technical conferences, job sites, and plant locations as needed (Up to 50% travel).

Education, Experience, and Skills

Required

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Engineering

Years of Experience: 5+

Field of Expertise: Application support and/or product engineering experience in the Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical Industry is required. 5+ years of knowledge in industry standards

Preferred

Minimum Education Level: Master's

Specialized Degree: Engineering

Years of Experience: 10+

Preferred Field of Expertise: Research and development, application support and/or product engineering experience in the Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical Industry is required. Hands-on experience with cable installation, splice & terminations, and connectors is a must. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with large multi-functional departments internally and externally. Bilingual abilities are a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages). 7+ years of knowledge in industry standards

Other

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, &

Certificates: Master electrician and/or certified cable splicer

Competencies

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

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.