Lighting Designer

We are seeking an enthusiastic Entry Level Engineer to join our Lighting Department. This role involves working closely with customers and supporting the operation in Hernando, Citrus, and Sumter Counties. The position is customer-facing and requires effective communication and design skills to manage lighting projects from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers through phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Visit customer sites to verify existing conditions and discuss their lighting requests.
• Review and update billing information, develop lighting proposals, contracts, and calculate any Contribution In Aid of Construction (CIAC) costs.
• Log customer interactions and maintain communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit necessary permit packages, including locating and outage information, and stake future point locations.
• Ensure work orders are maintained with accurate Target Start and Target Finish dates.
• Design projects in an economically efficient manner, avoiding the need for frequent adjustments.

• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and lighting design tools.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Experience in lighting design and utility services.

• Associate’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in lighting, electrical, or engineering support roles is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

This role involves approximately a 60% focus on office and design work, with the remaining 40% dedicated to field-related tasks. The work balance may fluctuate weekly based on project needs.

Job Type & Location

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 Apr 13, 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