Lighting & Controls Designer

JOB TITLE: Lighting & Controls Designer

DEPARTMENT: Customer Engineering

SUPERVISOR: Controls and Design Manager

SUMMARY: The Lighting & Controls Designer will be responsible for assisting Customer Engineering and the Sales Team in finding the correct solutions for projects and rollouts we are working on.  This position will also be responsible for developing drawings, fixture schedules, submittal packages, pricing, etc. for multiple projects being worked on within the organization. This position must conform to all corporate policies and procedures and uphold ethical standards.

This position will embody Lightserve’ s core values, exemplifying them with the utmost integrity. Employee will represent Lightserve and their department with the highest regard in both external and internal communications, ensuring a standard of excellence in all interactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to take customer project concept and turn that into a lighting & controls design that meets industry standards, local codes, life safety requirements and customers needs while staying within a prescribed budget.
• Learn to design and specify emergency lighting systems per code.
• Utilizes lighting project software (Auto CAD, DIALux, and AGI32) to build project designs from concept to project completion.
• Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing customers and vendors.
• Helps to educates the Sales Team on lighting & lighting control products and how to speak about products to customers.
• Researches and evaluates lighting & lighting control products to determine benefits and risks of each product, and relays the information to Sales Team, leadership and/or customers.
• Assists in on site audits and installation processes.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies and events.
• Additional job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education and Certifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Professional Lighting Certification preferred (LC, CLCP).

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a professional presence with all vendors, customers, colleagues, and management.
• Customer service focus with the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with several competing priorities as part of a team.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer system windows, applications, and utilize search tools to find information.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of/proficient in lighting calculation software.
• Ability to use AutoCAD LT.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field
• Commercial and/or Industrial lighting experience
• Knowledge of Auto CAD LT

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Company‐paid medical and dental premiums for employees on our base plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to vision and other ancillary benefits.
• 401(K) including company match after one year.
• Company paid long‐term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off plus 10 company‐paid holidays.
• Current hybrid work schedule after successful onboarding period ‐ (3) days in the office and (2) days remote.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office, cubicle, or workstation.

AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Lightserve Corporation is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer.  The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may by required from day-to-day.