Lighting Specialist
Lighting Specialist
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Lighting Specialist supports Alabama Power Companys distribution and customer projects with a focus on evaluating designing and implementing lighting solutions for commercial residential industrial and outdoor environments. This role blends technical expertise design creativity and field operations ensuring safe energy-efficient and regulatory-compliant lighting projects that improve system reliability and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities-
Field Operations & Site Visits
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Conduct 3 4 field days per week performing site evaluations checking existing infrastructure and gathering field data for project design.
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Assess lighting conditions verify installations and troubleshoot issues on-site.
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Lighting Design & Implementation
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Develop customized lighting designs that meet functional safety and aesthetic requirements.
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Recommend and specify lighting fixtures controls and layouts aligned with APC/Southern Company standards and applicable codes.
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Perform lighting calculations photometric simulations and fixture placement designs using professional tools (AGi32 Dialux AutoCAD).
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Energy Efficiency & Technology Integration
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Incorporate LED technologies daylight harvesting motion sensors smart lighting and automation controls to maximize energy efficiency.
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Stay current on new lighting products codes and industry best practices.
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Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
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Consult with internal APC departments contractors engineers and customers to understand project goals.
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Provide training education and guidance on lighting system benefits energy savings and maintenance.
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Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure high-quality installations.
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Compliance & Documentation
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Ensure all lighting designs comply with NESC NEC IESNA and state energy codes.
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Prepare cost estimates budgets and technical documentation for projects.
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Maintain accurate project files drawings and specifications for construction and inspection.
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Education:
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Bachelors degree in Lighting Design Electrical Engineering Architecture or a related field preferred.
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Lighting Certification (LC) highly desirable.
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Experience:
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Proven experience in lighting design and implementation preferably within utilities commercial or industrial settings.
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Prior work with distribution or transmission systems a plus.
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Technical Knowledge & Tools:
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Strong understanding of lighting principles photometrics and lighting controls.
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Proficiency with lighting design software (AGi32 Dialux) AutoCAD and MS Office.
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Familiarity with codes standards and Southern Company/utility specifications.
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Skills & Attributes:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication skills with ability to present design options to stakeholders and customers.
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Project management capability to oversee multiple lighting initiatives simultaneously.
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Ability to work independently in the field and as part of cross-functional teams.
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Must hold a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle for field travel.
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Fieldwork: 3 4 days/week in the Eastern Division service territory.
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Office/remote balance: Remaining time spent preparing designs reports and documentation.
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Travel: Must be willing to travel to Roanoke Sylacauga Anniston and surrounding areas as needed.
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Physical: Walking on uneven terrain working outdoors in Alabama summer/winter conditions and occasional lifting of tools and equipment.
Employment Type
Full-time
