Senior Engineer, High Voltage Cable

Southwire Company; Huntersville (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health/Dental/Life/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Professional Growth

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC, a leader in wire and cable solutions, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and engineer high voltage cables and systems, supporting manufacturing and project delivery to ensure reliability and performance.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's and Electrical Engineering degree with 5–7 or 8–11 years of experience; PE certification is preferred. Travel up to 25% and occasional international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and specialized Electrical Engineering degree required.
• PE license preferred.
• 8–11 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers high voltage cable design with technical expertise.
• Develops high voltage cable systems with detailed specs.
• Applies electrical engineering principles to optimize designs.
• Coordinates with suppliers and contractors on design specs and timelines.
• Analyzes data from projects to recommend improvements.
• Supports routine testing and performance evaluations.
• Communicates with teams and customers to align on progress.
• Identifies opportunities to improve cable system designs.

Skills

Control Systems

New Product Development

Project Scheduling

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Positivity

Schematic Capture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Electrical Engineering Degree

Professional Engineering (PE)

Job description

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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

Job Summary

Designs and engineers cables, associated components, and overall systems required to both secure new work
and deliver projects, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and reliability throughout. Supports Manufacturing
and Installation as required to ensure technical surety during each step of project delivery. Acts as a technical
consultant towards customers and supports sales as necessary to assist in making the technical sale.

Key Responsibilities

Administers High Voltage Cable design, offering technical expertise in the development and implementation of complex electrical cable systems for High Voltage applications.
Designs and develops high voltage cable systems by creating detailed design specifications and providing direction for system integration, ensuring the best possible performance and efficiency.
Applies knowledge of electrical engineering principles to design solutions, including evaluating different designs, materials, and methods to meet project requirements and industry regulations.
Implements systems to optimize the cable design process, from initial concept through testing and final implementation, ensuring high reliability and performance in the field.
Coordinates externally with suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on design specifications, materials, and timelines, and to address any technical issues that arise during the design and production phases.
Develops actionable insights by analyzing data from project execution, system performance, and field installations, and recommends improvements or adjustments based on findings.
Supports the completion of routine testing and performance evaluations of cable systems to ensure that all designs meet required specifications and standards.
Communicates with internal teams, external partners, and customers to ensure alignment on design expectations, project progress, and troubleshooting efforts.
Identifies opportunities to improve cable system designs and production methods, collaborating with senior engineers to implement process enhancements and resolve technical challenges.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering

5-7 Years Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering

8-11 Years Experience

Licenses/Certifications:

Professional Engineering (PE)

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Domestic, occasionally international - up to 25% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 10% of time

Standing - 30% of time

Sitting - 50% of time

Walking - 10% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Extreme Heat/Cold Loud Noise

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Control Systems

New Product Development

Positivity

Project Schedules

Schematic Capture

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

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
• & 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.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord