Lead Sustainability Engineer

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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what's possible?

Location: North Campus

At Southwire, the fabric of our culture is based on the five core tenets, "growing green, living well, giving back, doing right and building worth". As part of living through these values, Southwire has set ambitious sustainability targets including a carbon neutrality target for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2025. As we grow and expand our operations, we want to ensure we are built for a long-term vision and continue to be a critical partner for the future of North American infrastructure. The main purpose of this role is to provide engineering expertise for the delivery of Southwire's overall operational sustainability strategy. This role will be highly visible and will partner with members of Southwire's organization with project execution, engineering, maintenance, and process-related improvements or practices. The successful candidate will be expected to drive the initiatives via a high level of communication and collaboration in combination with technical aptitude and agility in the changing world of sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical project and design reviews of heavy industrial manufacturing infrastructure systems including but not limited to boiler/steam/hot water systems, chilled water systems, potable water systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC to optimize and provide the most efficient, reliable and value to our customers (sites).
• As a key member of the sustainability team, provide experience (including training) in executing all appropriate engineering assessments including LCC (life cycle costs), sustainability metrics and BVOA (best value options analysis) for all relevant capital projects.
• Responsible for identifying ideas and opportunities that will drive cost effective sustainable designs and customer value from the concept phase of the CAPEX project.
• Partner with Site leaders with the creation and revision of equipment standards and specifications, RFPs, and overall system selection criteria.
• Provide Engineering expertise surrounding brown and greenfield site expansions with the deployment of Southwire sustainability design (LEED or equivalent) guidelines.
• Collaboration and Communication with key stakeholders to deliver value to our customers (CSCs and manufacturing sites). Connect and build strength with other functions – being a key partner to corporate engineering, operations, and EHS
• Responsible for creating capital projects from concept (project charter) to execution, including the associated financial acumen and managing bid documents/processes.
• Responsible for creating utility roadmaps and site masterplans for all plant locations.
• Will partner with various stakeholders to lead vertical start-ups and related processes.
• EHS - Promote health and safety in all aspects of the work. Include environmental considerations in the decision-making process.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Related

Certificates: Driver's License

Years of Experience: 10+

Field of Expertise: Industrial/Manufacturing, Utilities Design Experience

Preferred

Minimum Education Level: Master's

Specialized Degree: Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Related

Certificates: Professional Engineer

Years of Experience: 15+

Preferred Field of Expertise: Industrial/Manufacturing Plant Experience

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:

Utilities Design and optimization including HVAC systems, chilled water systems, steam systems, compressed air systems, monitoring and control systems, pumping, wastewater treatment, & water treatment.

Knowledge in green building design, EMS/BMS, energy audit/management, ASHRAE codes, retro commissioning, power systems and water stewardship is a plus. LEED certification experience is a plus.

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

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.