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Entry-Level Lighting Engineer

Launch your engineering career in a hands-on, client-focused role where you'll help bring lighting projects to life from concept to completion. This opportunity blends design work, field experience, and project coordination-ideal for someone looking to build technical expertise while working closely with customers and cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll take ownership of lighting design projects once they're assigned, acting as the main point of contact for the customer and guiding each project through its full lifecycle.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Building strong customer relationships through clear and consistent communication via phone, email, and in person
• Visiting project sites to verify existing conditions and collaborate directly with customers on their lighting needs
• Developing accurate lighting designs using AutoCAD and other computer-aided design tools
• Reviewing and confirming billing details before moving forward with design work
• Presenting project proposals, including lighting plans, contracts, and any required upfront construction contributions
• Documenting all customer interactions and project updates within project management systems
• Coordinating permits and logistics, including locate requests, outage planning, and staking future equipment locations such as poles and pedestals
• Managing project timelines, ensuring all work orders stay on track from start to finish
• Designing with efficiency in mind, delivering cost-effective solutions that minimize rework and align with budget expectations

What You Bring

• A strong interest in engineering design, particularly within lighting or electrical systems
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design tools
• Exposure to lighting design software (such as Design Light or comparable tools) is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working directly with clients, field teams, and multidisciplinary groups
• The ability to balance technical precision with a customer-focused approach

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
• Bachelor's degree not required
• Background in lighting, electrical systems, or engineering support is helpful but not required

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.

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