[Hiring] Lighting Application Specialist @Energy Systems Group

Role Description

The Lighting Application Specialist is a person that has knowledge and proficiency in current commercial lighting systems, industry trends, lighting design, lighting controls and associated technologies. A Lighting Application Specialist will have the responsibility to audit and develop solutions that support cost-effective solutions for our customers, which include:

• K-12 Schools
• Universities
• Hospitals
• Municipalities
• State Agencies
• Federal Agencies

Application of lighting includes both interior and exterior lighting solutions.

The Lighting Application Specialist is a technical project developer within ESG’s lighting program that reports to and works closely with the Lighting Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Understanding the technical needs and wants of a customer and turning that information into accurate concrete solutions.
• Dealing with technical issues that include facility energy consumption analysis and reduction strategies, general capital improvements, and large-scale community lighting projects.
• Responsible for technical strategies, costing of projects, provision of life cycle analysis of proposed systems, and assisting the delivery team to ensure smooth installations and achieve exceptional results for the customer.

Estimated Time Allocation: Frequent travel (approximately 30%-60%), including overnight stays is required.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Ability to handle full project design responsibilities including, but not limited to:
• Facility surveys of lighting and supporting electrical systems.
• Evaluation of systems for possible improvements from a component, system, and controls level.
• Design ideas based on aesthetics, safety, function, serviceability, and budget.
• Provide material costing of designed improvements.
• Provide life cycle analysis of improvements evaluating both energy and operational reductions.
• Facilitate adequate communication among the internal team including any sub-contractors and customers by creating technical plans both written and schematic to convey solutions and risk.
• Coordinate with installation teams to ensure proper design and intended performance of employed systems.
• Be up to date with current lighting technologies and future trends.
• Approve equipment before it is ordered to ensure accurate estimates and on-time delivery.
• Familiar with Utility, State, and Federal lighting rebate programs.
• Maintain high level of knowledge on IESNA, ASHRAE guidelines and Title 24.
• Capable of generating and evaluating photometric layouts.
• Provide training on the use of new systems to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, 10 years of related experience.
• Preferred degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science, or Business.
• PE – (Professional Engineer License).
• LEED Certification.
• LC, CLEP, or CLMC – Certification.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), especially good technical writing skills.
• Problem solving and computer skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Group presentation skills and ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse workforce and customer base.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to compose and write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and mechanical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrated ability to work a problem or task to conclusion, utilizing any resource available.
• Maturity and professionalism to effectively handle frequent exposure to senior members at ESG, as well as with external organizations, customers, and the public.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and family.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Twelve Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children.
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure.