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About the Role

The Lighting Controls Specialist is a sales engineer specializing in lighting control systems. This role supports the sales effort with technical design, cost estimating, and direct client communication on lighting controls opportunities. The specialist designs lighting control solutions to meet client requirements and applicable energy code, develops supporting cost estimates, and articulates technical lighting controls details to clients and prospects to build confidence and win business.

Responsibilities

Design lighting control solutions, including device selection, zoning, and sequences, to meet client requirements and applicable energy code on sales opportunities.
Develop cost estimates for lighting controls scope within proposals, in coordination with the Estimator.
Present and articulate technical lighting controls solution details directly to clients and prospects during the sales process.
Partner with Account Managers, the BDM, and the Solutions Architect on opportunities requiring lighting-controls-specific technical expertise.
Respond to RFP/RFI technical questions specific to lighting controls scope.
Stay current on lighting controls products, platforms, and energy code requirements relevant to client solutions.
Support proposal development with technically accurate, clearly communicated lighting controls content.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in lighting controls design, sales engineering, or a related pre-sale technical role.
Demonstrated ability to design lighting control solutions and develop supporting cost estimates.
Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills; able to explain technical lighting controls concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
Working knowledge of major lighting controls platforms (e.g., Lutron, WattStopper, Douglas Lighting Controls).
Knowledge of applicable energy code requirements for lighting controls (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, IECC).
Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
Occasional access to active construction or installation sites requiring basic site safety awareness.

Skills

Lighting controls design
Sales engineering
Technical design
Cost estimating
Client communication
Presentation skills
Lutron
WattStopper
Douglas Lighting Controls
ASHRAE 90.1
IECC

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-Time

Experience Level

4+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (Preferred)
Lighting Certified (LC) credential or similar industry certification (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive pay with a performance-based bonus opportunity

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and long- and short-term disability insurance
Paid travel and expenses when applicable
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

About the Company

5K Specialty Systems is a low-voltage systems and building automation company delivering structured cabling, security and access control, audio/visual, and BAS integration solutions for commercial, industrial, and specialty facilities.
Part of the 5K Holdings family, 5K Specialty Systems is built on a foundation of technical precision, reliability, and client focus — delivering systems that perform.
At 5K Specialty Systems, you're joining a ground-floor opportunity with the backing of an established, financially strong parent organization.
You'll have the resources to do your best work, a team invested in your success, and real influence over how we win lighting controls business.

Equal Opportunity

5K Specialty Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable law.