Junior Lighting Project Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated Entry-Level Lighting Engineer to join a dynamic and customer-focused lighting team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of lighting projects from initial request through final completion—working directly with customers, designing solutions, and seeing your work come to life in the field.

If you enjoy blending technical design, customer interaction, and real-world impact, this is a great opportunity to launch your engineering career.

What You’ll Do

As a key contributor, you’ll manage lighting projects end-to-end after initial customer contact is established. Your responsibilities will include:

• Build strong customer relationships by communicating via phone, email, and in person
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and align on customer needs
• Design lighting solutions using tools like AutoCAD and lighting design software
• Develop and present proposals including project scope, contracts, and cost estimates (including CIAC when applicable)
• Ensure accurate billing and project setup before design execution
• Track and document all customer interactions and project updates in project management systems
• Guide projects through their full lifecycle, ensuring consistent communication and a high-quality customer experience
• Prepare permit packages and coordinate key details such as outages, locates, and future infrastructure placement
• Manage project timelines, ensuring all milestones and target dates stay on track
• Drive efficient design decisions that minimize rework and support cost-effective project delivery

What You Bring

• Exposure to engineering design tools such as AutoCAD or similar platforms
• Understanding of lighting, electrical, or utility design concepts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you’re comfortable working directly with customers
• Ability to balance fieldwork and office-based design tasks
• High attention to detail with a focus on organization and accountability

Preferred Background

• Associate’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field
• Experience with lighting design software (e.g., Design Light or similar)
• Internship or hands-on experience in lighting, electrical, or engineering support roles

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own your projects early in your career
• Gain a unique mix of technical design field experience
• Work directly with customers and see the impact of your work in real-world applications
• Build a strong foundation for long-term growth in engineering, utilities, or infrastructure design

Work Environment

This role offers a balanced mix of responsibilities:

• 60% design and office-based work
• 40% fieldwork and site visits

Your schedule will flex based on project needs, keeping the work engaging and varied.

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

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 Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $26 - $28