Lead Engineer, HV Underground Cable Systems

4 days ago


Huntersville, North Carolina, United States Southwire Company, LLC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our High Voltage Cable Design team at Southwire Company, LLC. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing complex electrical systems, including high-voltage underground cable systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop complete cable system solutions, including accessories, link boxes, and fiber optic components, for voltage classes up to 500kV.
  • Represent Southwire as a subject matter expert in studying the electro-mechanical behavior of HV/EHV cable systems to support installation and in-field applications.
  • Lead the preparation of specifications, proposals, and licensing documents, and obtain required approvals in cooperation with the Sales & Marketing and Project Management teams.
  • Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans, leading design handover meetings, and solving problems on the manufacturing floor.
  • Act as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems, developing solutions, and preparing related recommendations and reports.
  • Represent the HV engineering group in meetings and conferences, interact with customers to provide training seminars, and resolve significant technical issues.
  • Train, educate, and assist junior level engineers with their projects and calculations.
  • Promote safety in the workplace and all project sites following Southwire's Culture of ZERO.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, plus 10 years of experience, or a special combination of education and experience.
  • Thorough working knowledge of underground power transmission engineering discipline, plus an understanding of related disciplines to coordinate activities, analyze, and resolve problems.
  • Proficiency in requirements of ICEA, AEIC, IEC, and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical, and electrical field calculations.
  • Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings.
  • Strong technical writing ability and solid communication skills.
  • Expertise in software packages including Cymcap, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSCAD, Pull Planner, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of power transmission cable industry and markets.
  • Strong working knowledge of cable materials, testing process, etc.
  • Proficiency in visual basic and similar programming languages.
Competencies
  • Nimble Learning
  • Customer Focus
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Collaborates
  • Balances Stakeholders
  • Action Oriented
Benefits
  • 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

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.



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