Engineer, Lead Solutions

Southwire Company, LLC; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is looking for a Lead Solutions Engineer to enhance growth in servicing data centers, energy storage systems, and utility customers across North America. This role requires in-depth engineering knowledge and experience bridging sales and technical expertise.

You will translate customer needs into efficient solutions, collaborate with internal teams, and drive specifications in emerging markets. The position involves significant customer interaction and the opportunity to lead innovative service solutions.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience in the engineering field, with a focus on electrical systems.
• Proficient in Codes & Standards: NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, NEMA.
• Experience in Data Centers, Energy Storage Systems, or Microgrids preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into technical solutions and guide the sales process.
• Provide deep technical knowledge about Southwire's products and services.
• Develop and launch novel service solutions aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Customer Success Management

Systems Development Life Cycle

Process Improvement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power Tools

Safety Gear

Job description

Company Overview

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 job‑site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resilience 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 develop 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

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.

A Lead Solutions Engineer will translate customer needs into technical solutions, bridge 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 technical expertise. Collaborate with both the engineering and product management teams to improve solutions based on customer feedback.

Responsibilities include aligning engineering activities with company objectives, driving the specification within the relevant market trends. Interface directly with customers, host in-depth product training, and lead troubleshooting efforts while partnering with agents, distributors, inside & outside sales, operation, and product management to deliver value‑add solutions to electrical designers, electricians, general & electrical contractors, engineers, project owners, and EPCs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide deep technical knowledge about the company's products and services, demonstrating their capabilities and benefits to potential customers.
2. Drive the specification process for current and emerging markets.
3. Identify customers' technical pain points during the life cycle and translate them into new engineering solutions.
4. Identify and drive specification differentiation between Southwire and competitors.
5. Lead/guide complex technical conversations around Southwire new products and services.
6. Interpret electrical/mechanical diagrams, which include system accessories, to provide the best‑in‑class solutions.
7. Develop and launch novel service solutions that meet customer needs, while considering factors like cost, value‑add, feasibility, and scalability.
8. Promote Southwire's brand through videos, whitepapers, webinars, customer presentations and serving as a thought leader in industry.
9. 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

Working Conditions

• Office
• Laboratory
• Plant/Warehouse Floor
• Job Site

Equipment

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

Competencies

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

Skills

• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Cross‑Selling
• Lead Generation
• Process Improvement
• Electrical Engineering
• Strategic Thinking
• Rapport Building
• Customer Success Management
• Product Management
• Systems Architecture

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.