Engineer, Senior Solutions
Date: Aug 15, 2025
Location: Carrollton, GA, US, 30119
Company: Southwire Company LLC
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?
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer who will drive the growth initiatives of Southwire in servicing the high volume of residential and commercial customers in North America. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of a variety of complex engineering applications. They will have commercial experience and be proficient in conceptualizing, designing, and deploying scalable, market-ready products and solutions.
A Senior Solutions Engineer is instrumental in driving demand creation by capturing the voice of the customer and translating their needs into actionable technical solutions. Work with customers to understand their challenges, design optimal solutions using Southwire products/ services, and ultimately help guide the sales process with your technical expertise. Collaborate with both the engineering and product teams to improve solutions based on customer feedback.
Key Responsibilities
Provide deep technical knowledge about the company's products and services, demonstrating their capabilities and benefits to potential customers.
Establish and foster trusted partnerships with key industry stakeholders to uncover strategic insights, emerging innovation trends, and competitive dynamics to shape solution development and drive customer-aligned innovation.
Champion customer-centric innovation by leading ideation workshops fostering cross-functional collaboration to uncover and address voice of customer pain points translating insights into actionable engineering requirements.
Identify the customer’s technical pain points during the entire life cycle and translate them into new engineering requirements for products, tools, or field solutions. Summarize product features, functionalities, code compliance, and long-term performance and submit the ideas into the Stage-Gate process.
Work directly with end users to specify products and services that meet Southwire’s five sustainability attributes from cradle to grave.
Have proficient knowledge of NEC, NESC, UL, and other relevant industry standards and specifications.
Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings (CAD, BIM), which include system accessories, to provide the best-in-class solutions.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical
5-7 Years of Experience
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Engineering: application support and/or product experience in the Wire and Cable, Power, Utility, Manufacturing, or Electrical Industry is required.
- Product engineering: Innovation, design, development, launch and commercialization.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's Degree
Specialized Degree: Engineering, Mechanical
8-11 Years of Experience
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Extensive field experience in residential, commercial, telecom, or utility product installation.
Certifications/Licenses:
CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management; Proficient in Codes & Standards: NEC, ASTM, UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, NEMA
Professional Engineer (PE), CAD, Revit (BIM), Project Management
Spans of Control
Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel
Domestic - Up to 50% of time
Physical Requirements
Driving - 25% of time
Standing - 25% of time
Sitting - 25% of time
Walking - 25% of time
Working Conditions
Office
Laboratory
Job Site
Equipment
Hard Hat
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Vest
Power Tools
Competencies
Skills
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
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: Atlanta