Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lighting Designer What You'll Do

As a Lighting Designer, you'll help customers bring their outdoor lighting projects to life while working closely with utility teams, contractors, and community partners.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Visit project sites to gather information, take photos, collect measurements, and document existing utility infrastructure.
• Meet with customers to understand their outdoor lighting needs and project goals.
• Create lighting layouts and project documentation using established company standards and tools.
• Coordinate with utility personnel, construction crews, municipalities, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Answer customer questions and help resolve concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Track project details and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support lighting projects from initial request through completion.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Blend of office and field work
• Customer-facing role with meaningful impact
• No extensive engineering background required
• Opportunity to learn utility and construction operations
• Long-term career growth within a stable industry
• Work with a supportive team that values collaboration and development
• Help improve safety, visibility, and quality of life in local communities

What We're Looking ForPreferred Experience

• Customer service, client support, project coordination, construction administration, utility operations, or related experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers and field personnel.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other business software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with electrical utilities, construction, engineering support, GIS, surveying, or outdoor lighting projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
• Experience handling customer concerns or resolving project-related issues.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Work Environment

• This position offers a healthy mix of office and field-based work. You'll spend time meeting with customers, visiting project sites, collecting field information, and coordinating with construction and utility teams while also completing project documentation and administrative tasks in the office.
• You'll be joining a highly engaged team with strong leadership, a positive culture, and excellent long-term career opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Greensboro,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

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

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area

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