Lighting Services Engineer 1

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lighting Services Engineer Job Description

A Lighting Services Engineer is a professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining lighting systems for various applications, such as commercial buildings, residential spaces, outdoor environments, and industrial facilities. They collaborate with clients, architects, and project teams to create effective and energy-efficient lighting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and architects to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Design lighting systems that meet aesthetic, functional, and energy-efficiency goals.
• Perform lighting calculations and simulations to determine appropriate fixtures, luminance levels, and lighting layouts.
• Focus on energy-efficient lighting design by incorporating LED technology, daylight harvesting, and other sustainable practices.
• Create detailed lighting plans, technical drawings, and specifications for use by contractors and installers.
• Select lighting fixtures, controls, and accessories based on project requirements and budget constraints.
• Ensure lighting designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing lighting conditions and gather data for retrofit or renovation projects.
• Estimate project costs, prepare lighting budgets, and monitor expenses.
• Manage lighting projects from concept to completion, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform quality control inspections to verify correct installation and functionality of lighting systems.
• Oversee the commissioning process to ensure efficient operation of lighting controls and systems.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and as-built records.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and ensure satisfaction with lighting solutions.
• Explore and integrate smart lighting systems, automation, and controls to enhance user experience and energy savings.

Essential Skills

• Experience in lighting design and engineering, preferably in a consulting or architectural firm.
• Familiarity with lighting design software such as AGi32, Dialux.
• In-depth knowledge of lighting principles, photometry, and lighting fixtures and controls.
• Familiarity with lighting codes, standards, and regulations, including ASHRAE, IESNA, and energy codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant design tools.
• Strong design and creative skills for innovative lighting solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail for accurate calculations and designs.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field is desired.
• Lighting design certifications, such as LC (Lighting Certified), are a plus.
• Prior utility construction or engineering experience or an engineering degree from an accredited university.

Work Environment

This position will require extensive field work and customer interaction with residential customers. The successful candidate should expect to spend three out of five days a week auditing, field checking, and meeting with residential customers. There is an opportunity to get a foot in the door with Alabama's largest investor-owned utility, with prospects for long-term roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.