Southwire Company

Senior Engineer, High Voltage Cable

Southwire Company$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's preferred
  • 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience; 8-11 years preferred
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required
  • Proficient in design and implementation of high voltage cable systems
  • Experience in coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Administers high voltage cable design for complex electrical systems
  • Develops detailed specifications to ensure optimal performance
  • Evaluates designs and materials while adhering to regulations
  • Implements processes for efficient cable design, from concept to testing
  • Coordinates with external parties to align on project specifications
  • Analyzes project data to recommend design improvements
  • Communicates effectively with teams and customers about projects

Benefits

  • 401k with Matching
  • Comprehensive Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Disability Insurance Options
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for Advancement & Professional Growth
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
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

Master's degree

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

Competencies

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

Skills

Continuous Improvement Process
Control Systems
Engineering Design Process
Influencing Skills
Investigation
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
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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