Entry Level Lighting Engineer

Job Title: Lighting Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Entry Level Lighting Engineer to join the Lighting Department, serving the North Florida counties surrounding the Monticello Operations Center. This customer-facing role involves designing lighting solutions and managing work orders from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless customer communication and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, and in-person to discuss lighting requests and project details.
• Visit customer sites to verify existing conditions and discuss project requirements.
• Accurately update billing information and input a complete design to advance work orders.
• Provide customers with lighting proposals, contracts, and handle any necessary Contribution In Aid of Construction (CIAC) costs.
• Log all customer contacts and communications in the system.
• Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare necessary permit packages, including location and outage information, and stake future point locations.
• Ensure each work order has maintained Target Start and Finish dates throughout its lifecycle.
• Design economically efficient jobs that minimize the need for as-built true-ups.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial).
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Organized with strong data management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT/Passed Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Experience in the electric utility industry with knowledge of primary and secondary distribution systems.
• Ability to use design software packages.
• Lighting design/engineering experience.
• Knowledge of systems like Smallworld, Bentley Open Utility Designer, and Microstation.

Work Environment

This position is based out of the Monticello Operations Center and involves travel to customer locations in Jefferson, Wakulla, and Madison counties. The office environment is positive, with a supportive leader and an engaged team. The workspace is modern, featuring amenities like a foosball table and shuffleboard.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tallahassee, FL.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tallahassee,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $26 - $28