Controls Technician

Company: Spectrum Lighting

Locations: San Antonio, TX (headquarter) — travel to customer sites across Texas

Role Type: Full-time • Field/Office Hybrid • Entry to Experienced Welcome

We design, commission, and support smart lighting and controls that make buildings safer, more efficient, and easier to operate. You’ll work with a supportive team, sharpen your technical skills, and see your work light up real spaces—from schools and hospitals to offices and industrial facilities.

We’re growing our Lighting Controls Technician team and hiring at multiple levels—Entry-Level (Level I) and Experienced (Level II/III). If you’re handy with low-voltage wiring, love solving puzzles, and enjoy customer-facing field work, this role is for you.

• Install, start up, program, and commission commercial lighting control systems (wired and wireless)
• Read plans, risers, and submittals to verify device counts, addressing, and network topology
• Diagnose and resolve device, network, and integration issues (sensors, relays, gateways, BACnet/IP, timeclocks)
• Perform functional testing, sequence-of-operations checks, and create as-built documentation
• Train end users (facility teams, contractors) and provide turnover sign‑offs
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, distributors, reps, and manufacturers
• Close tickets in our service system and keep site notes/photos current
• (Level II/III) Lead small projects, mentor juniors, and support BMS/AV integration

Required (all levels):

• Aptitude low-voltage work; able to use a multimeter and basic hand tools
• Working knowledge of networking basics (IP addressing, PoE, VLAN basics, Wi‑Fi vs. mesh)
• Comfortable with laptops/software for device discovery, addressing, and firmware updates
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and clear, professional communication
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders as needed
• Willingness to travel to job sites, sometimes overnight stays required
• Valid vehicle insurance

Preferred (nice to have):

• Experience with Acuity nLight, Lutron (Vive/Quantum), Crestron, Enlighted, Synapse, Wattstopper, Lithonia, Hubbell/Current, Cooper/Signify, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with NEC, commercial construction practices, and reading one-lines/riser diagrams
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, or BMS/AV integration
• OSHA‑10/30, TWIC, scissor lift certs, etc.
• Manufacturer certifications (attach or list in your resume)

Level guidelines:

• Level I (Entry) – 0–2 years in electrical/controls/IT or strong hobbyist background; training provided
• Level II/III (Experienced) – 3–7 years commissioning lighting controls or related (BAS, AV, security, networking)

• Typical hours Mon–Fri, with occasional early starts/after‑hours cutovers
• Day trips across the region with occasional overnights (10–25%) depending on project load

• Company laptop, software licenses, meters, and specialized commissioning tools
• Paid manufacturer training and certification pathways
• Clear career ladder from Level I → Senior Technician → Project Specialist/Engineer

Apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to careers@spectrumsa.com with subject “Lighting Controls Technician – Your Name.”