Southern States, LLC

High-voltage switching and protection for utilities

Product Design Engineer 1 - Sustaining

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHampton, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or a related field, is required.
Zero to two years of related work experience is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.
Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude is required.

Responsibilities

Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced Engineers.
Design, draft, and model existing and new products using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Create 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation.
Develop engineering skills based on Engineering Procedure 230.50, Engineering Training.
Create samples of working models for demonstration.
Improve the usability of new and existing products.
Revise processes, documents, and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) Systems.
Begin performing tests in the engineering lab under supervision and learn ANSI standards and their relation to testing.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with high-voltage switches.
Southern States co-op or intern experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in finite element analysis computer analysis.

Job Summary:

The Product Design Engineer I is an entry level engineering position. In this role the engineer will learn and apply SSL Drafting and Production processes while working under the supervision of an experienced engineer. The work will include standard computations, analysis, and 3D CAD design work.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced Engineers.
Design, draft and model using AutoCAD and Solidworks for existing and new products.
Create 3D models, 2D drawings, Specifications and Bill of Materials.
Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation.
Develop engineering skills based on engineering procedure 230.50 Engineering Training.
Create samples of working models for demonstration.
Improve usability of new and existing products.
Revises processes, documents and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) Systems.
Begin to perform tests in the engineering lab under supervision, learn ANSI Standards and how they relate to testing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience: 0-2 years of related work experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

High Voltage Switch experience.
Southern States Co-Op or Intern experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in FEA computer analysis.

About the Company

Southern States, LLC

High-voltage switching and protection for utilities

Southern States, LLC provides essential high voltage switching products and related services to electric utilities across the U.S. and Canada. Its products are designed to transfer bulk power, switch loads to balance the grid, and protect equipment from damaging overcurrents, all engineered to high technical standards and manufactured from quality materials by skilled craftsmen. The company differentiates itself through a century-long history, a strong focus on precision engineering and craftsmanship, and a dedicated commitment to serving the utility sector. Its goal is to keep the electric power infrastructure reliable and safe by supplying durable equipment and dependable support to utilities.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hampton, VA
Founded: 1916

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