Engineer, Application II
Company: Southwire Company, LLC
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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:RemoteSouthwire Job DescriptionJob
Summary/Objective:
Southwire's applications engineering, plays a critical role in
servicing the high volume of residential and commercial customers
and the rapid growth of industrial, OEM, and utility end users in
North America and internationally. The CableTechSupportTM Services
was established with the mission statement of Re3TM; to Respond,
Rectify, and Restore the electrical systems using Reinforced,
Resilient, and Reliable Solutions. This large engineering team
provides the industry's best-in-class consultation and technical
support. We are looking for an engineer with in-depth experience in
substation control and underground and overhead secondary and
medium voltage primary utility cable markets to further enhance our
portfolio in the application, field support, business development,
and service innovation of wire & cable products.
The responsibilities include aligning engineering activities with
company objectives, driving the spec in the utility and datacenter
market segments.
This experienced individual will interface directly with diverse
customers, drive brainstorming sessions, lead troubleshooting
efforts, while partnering with agents, distributors, inside &
outside sales, operation, and product management to deliver
technical support to standards engineers, US and Canadian utility
owners, EPCs, electricians, contractors, and retail/DIY users.Key
Responsibilities
1. Utilize application knowledge of wire & cable products
manufactured by Southwire to interpret the latest industry codes &
standards, including NEC/NFPA, NEMA, UL, IEEE, CSA, ICEA, AEIC,
NESC, ASTM and IEC to support customers.
2. Develop and deliver engineering presentations and in-depth
product or service training seminars to maintain existing market
shares or grow new opportunities via direct sales, electrical
distribution channel sales, or contract business.
3. Prepare formal technical documents to educate customers and to
assist end users on the cable designs, ratings, electrical
parameters, installation methods, and application do and
don'ts.
4. Market CableTechSupportTM Services' by generating CableTechTalks
customer training videos, authoring Re3TM engineering whitepapers,
publishing magazine articles, hosting live webinars, and serving as
keynote speakers at trade shows and conferences.
5. Aid in identifying jobsite challenges, anticipate customer
needs, solve project obstacles and create tailored products &
solutions to meet the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)'s
requirements, certifications or compliances, product
functionalities, long-term exposures, and advanced property vs.
performance for demanding operations including but not limited to
hazardous locations, power plants, substations, and mega data
centers.
6. Coordinate and execute technical requests for RFI/RFQ, bid
proposals and project information to gain customer approvals.
7. Perform hands-on demonstrations using tools with cable
accessories including connector, splices, terminations, cable
pulling equipment, field testing equipment, diagnostic methods,
inspections, and failure analysis.
8. Aid in conducting cable sizing or ampacity calculations based on
NEC, ICEA, IEC, IEEE, or other thermal methods.
9. 6. Coordinate the review of complex electrical wiring designs in
AC or DC, including accessories and connectivity with the overall
system, to provide the best-in-class installation procedures,
innovative hands-on solutions, and field testing.
10. Ability to travel to technical conferences, job sites, and
plant locations as needed (Up to 50% travel).Education, Experience,
and SkillsRequiredMinimum Education Level: Bachelor'sSpecialized
Degree: EngineeringYears of Experience: 5+Field of Expertise:
Application support and/or product engineering experience in the
Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical
Industry is required. 5+ years of knowledge in industry
standardsPreferredMinimum Education Level: Master'sSpecialized
Degree: EngineeringYears of Experience: 10+Preferred Field of
Expertise: Research and development, application support and/or
product engineering experience in the Wire and Cable, Power,
Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical Industry is required.
Hands-on experience with cable installation, splice & terminations,
and connectors is a must. Exceptional interpersonal skills and
ability to collaborate with large multi-functional departments
internally and externally. Bilingual abilities are a plus (Spanish,
Portuguese, or other languages). 7+ years of knowledge in industry
standardsOtherOther Preferred Skills, Licenses, &Certificates:
Master electrician and/or certified cable splicerCompetenciesAction
OrientedBalances StakeholdersCollaboratesCustomer FocusNimble
LearningPlans and AlignsBenefits We Offer:
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