Job Description

Responsible for providing the highest level of lighting service and support to all members while promoting and exercising company values. This includes but is not limited to working with developers, homeowner associations, homeowners, and internal departments to coordinate the needs of lighting projects through development, design, installation, mapping, billing, and maintaining existing streetlights.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Quote plan and spec outdoor lighting requests
• Assist in the planning and design of lighting facilities for commercial, residential subdivisions, multi-housing, and other institutional projects.
• Follow-up with Electrical Contractors on project bid.
• Communicates with vendor and reps regarding requests for quotes.
• Enters all quotes into orders and begins the job management process.
• Works collaboratively with all team members and utilizes ERP software.
• Works closely with Project Coordinators, develops job folders, and manages the project.
• Assist with homeowner association negotiations on lighting maintenance.
• Maintains knowledge of the switchgear devices and lighting industry through personal and manufacturer training.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal departments, including but not limited to Business Development, Engineering, GIS, Billing, Finance, etc. as well as members, municipalities, developers, and contractors.
• Assist in designing and specifying lighting options, system layouts, load calculations, equipment sizing/selection, and associated controls.
• Provide performance specifications for lighting, lighting controls, power, and low voltage systems.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of switchgear and lighting products.
• Ability to effectively communicate with outside sales staff, customers and co-workers to satisfy job requirements.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job tasks.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required with minimum 2 years related experience in the electrical industry, lighting experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills and ability to drive decisions with influence.
• Product and application knowledge essential.
• Qualified applicants must be customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills with knowledge of load calculations.
• Utility/lighting design experience a plus