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?
Location: Largo, FL
Engineer, Electrical II applies developing knowledge and experience in electrical engineering to support the design, development, installation and testing of systems or components. Builds familiarity with internal and external processes, organizational goals, and plant applications. Solves a range of moderately complex problems by applying standard engineering methods and procedures. Operates with a moderate level of guidance and regularly collaborates with other departments and external stakeholders.
Administers engineering tasks across assigned projects, ensuring technical deliverables are completed in accordance with scope, schedule, and quality standards.
Coordinates somewhat complex assignments with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and operations staff to integrate systems and align designs with operational requirements.
Analyzes somewhat complex data, circuit behaviors, and design outcomes to validate system functionality, identify deviations, and recommend refinements.
Designs somewhat complex electrical circuits, schematics, or subsystems that meet performance specifications and industry standards.
Documents technical findings, design iterations, and test results in engineering databases and reporting systems to support compliance and traceability.
Communicates technical information and recommendations to cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support project alignment.
Recommends adjustments to engineering tools, design approaches, or processes to improve design efficiency and technical performance.
Implements standard troubleshooting practices to resolve design or integration issues and provides technical guidance to entry-level engineers.
Identifies opportunities to support peer learning by reviewing draft designs, sharing feedback, and participating in group problem-solving discussions.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: 2-4 years
Field of Expertise: Electrical Engineering
Licenses/Certificates: Professional Engineer (PE) license (in progress or future eligibility) AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical Certification OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Field of Expertise: Electrical Engineering
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel: None
Moving: 25%
Standing: 25%
Sitting: 50%
Office
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Nimble Learning
Collaborates
Balances Stakeholders
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Action Oriented
Ladder Logic
Printed Circuit Board
Test Equipment
Schematic Capture
Electronics
Electronic Components
Influencing Skills
Investigation
New Product Development
Engineering Design Process
Benefits We Offer:
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.
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.
