Lead Solutions Engineer: Drive Innovative, Scalable Solutions

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, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being ofthe communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’spossible?

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.

• 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

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.

Specialized Degree:
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Licenses/Certificates:
Professional Engineer (PE), CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management;
Proficient in Codes & Standards: NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE,…