About this role
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 jobsite 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, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing 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?
Job Summary
The Lead Solutions Engineer should be strategic and results-driven to champion the development and delivery of high-impact engineering solutions across diverse markets. This role is central to advancing our commercial growth by aligning customer needs with innovative, scalable technologies. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical acumen, commercial insight, and customer-centric thinking. They will thrive in fast-paced environments, are adept at navigating complex engineering landscapes, and excel at influencing stakeholders through technical expertise and strategic vision. As a Lead Solutions Engineer, they will translate complex challenges into actionable solutions, guiding cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders. Ultimately, their expertise will drive product innovation, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate business outcomes across domestic and international markets.
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 Southwire's current and emerging markets.
- Identify customer technical pain points during the life cycle and translate them into new engineering requirements.
- Identify and drive specification differentiation between Southwire and its competitors.
- Lead/guide complex technical conversations around Southwire new products and services.
- Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, 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-ad, feasibility, and scalability.
- Promote Southwireâs 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
Field of Expertise: 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
Minimum Education Level: Masterâs degree
Specialized Degree: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Licenses/Certificates: Professional Engineer (PE), CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management; Proficient in Codes & Standards: NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, NEMA.
Years of Experience: 12-14 Years
Field of Expertise: Extensive field experience in residential, commercial, telecom, or utility product installation.
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel
Travel: None
Physical Requirements
Driving: 25%
Standing: 25%
Sitting: 25%
Walking: 25%
Working Conditions
Office
Laboratory
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Other Job Site
Equipment
Hard Hat
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
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
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.