Engineer, Electrical II

Southwire Company, LLC; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance (Family and Employee)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Largo, FL seeks an Engineer, Electrical II to support design, installation and testing of electrical systems. You will solve moderately complex problems with standard engineering methods and collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 2–4 years in the field, and PE license eligibility. Preferred certifications include OSHA 10, AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of electrical engineering experience.
• PE license in progress or future eligibility; OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers engineering tasks across assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinates complex assignments with other disciplines, project managers, and operations staff to integrate systems.
• Analyzes data, circuit behaviors, and design outcomes to validate functionality and refine designs.
• Designs complex electrical circuits, schematics, or subsystems meeting performance specs and standards.
• Documents findings, iterations, and test results for compliance and traceability.
• Communicates technical information to cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Recommends improvements to tools, designs, or processes to boost efficiency.
• Implements standard troubleshooting to resolve issues and guides entry-level engineers.
• Reviews designs to support peer learning and group problem solving.
• Performs other duties as assigned; complies with policies.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Printed Circuit Board

Test Equipment

Schematic Capture

Electronics

Electronic Components

Influencing Skills

Investigation

New Product Development

Engineering Design Process

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (in progress or future eligibility)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification

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:Largo, FL

Job Summary

Engineer, Electrical II applies developing knowledge and experience in electrical engineering to support the design, development, installation and testing of systems or components. Builds familiarity with internal and external processes, organizational goals, and plant applications. Solves a range of moderately complex problems by applying standard engineering methods and procedures. Operates with a moderate level of guidance and regularly collaborates with other departments and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers engineering tasks across assigned projects, ensuring technical deliverables are completed in accordance with scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Coordinates somewhat complex assignments with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and operations staff to integrate systems and align designs with operational requirements.
• Analyzes somewhat complex data, circuit behaviors, and design outcomes to validate system functionality, identify deviations, and recommend refinements.
• Designs somewhat complex electrical circuits, schematics, or subsystems that meet performance specifications and industry standards.
• Documents technical findings, design iterations, and test results in engineering databases and reporting systems to support compliance and traceability.
• Communicates technical information and recommendations to cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support project alignment.
• Recommends adjustments to engineering tools, design approaches, or processes to improve design efficiency and technical performance.
• Implements standard troubleshooting practices to resolve design or integration issues and provides technical guidance to entry-level engineers.
• Identifies opportunities to support peer learning by reviewing draft designs, sharing feedback, and participating in group problem-solving discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Field of Expertise: Electrical Engineering

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: Professional Engineer (PE) license (in progress or future eligibility)AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical CertificationOSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Electrical Engineering

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 25%

Standing: 25%

Sitting: 50%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

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

Skills

• Ladder Logic
• Printed Circuit Board
• Test Equipment
• Schematic Capture
• Electronics
• Electronic Components
• Influencing Skills
• Investigation
• New Product Development
• Engineering Design Process

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.