Lighting Controls Designer
United Electric Supply
Designs, quotes, and supports custom lighting control solutions for customers.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
New Castle, DE
Office Full-Time
Company Size
335 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Distribution
Energy Efficiency
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Design & Build
Sector Specialisms
Industrial Automation
Building Automation
Lighting
Wire/Cable/Conduit
Distribution and Control
Data Communications
Electro-Mechanical
Energy Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
lighting design
system analysis
incident reporting
client communication
pricing negotiation
customer training
- Designs lighting control systems via Bluebeam, CAD, or various manufacturer software.
- Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Communicates internally, customer issues and manufacturing concerns.
- Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or are witnessed.
- Travels with company sales representatives and manufacturers, promoting value-added services and introducing new lighting controls products.
- Analyzes currently specified controls package to understand what system is being utilized and how to design a comparable alternate system.
- Negotiates and quotes pricing for their own projects.
- Follows up with customers, securing the job and keeping track of the job status.
- Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or witnessed.
- Analyzes and defines the market for lighting controls products.
- Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch.
- Keeps current on new products and services, ensuring to inform employees and customers as necessary.
- Conducts training sessions for customers and participates in trade shows/seminars.
What you bring
blueprints
lighting controls
1-2 yrs
high school
travel
customer service
- Ability to read blueprints and electrical specifications.
- 1-2 years lighting controls and/or electrical industry experience.
- Knowledge of lighting controls products, applications, and systems.
- Basic understanding of quality controls.
- High School Diploma required.
- Reads and understands electrical specifications on projects to adhere to the correct control standards when designing a system.
- 65% travel required.
- Great aptitude to work with customers.
- Work/Life Balance
- Wellness Programs
- Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
- Eligible for Bonus
- Educational Benefits
- 401(K) and Stock Ownership
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Company
Overview
1965 Start
Year Founded
The company was established in 1965 in a converted potato-chip barn.
$200+M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Grown into a regional distributor with over $200 million in annual revenue.
- Employee-owned since 1995, it has grown into a regional distributor across multiple Mid-Atlantic states.
- Their business spans a broad project base—from industrial automation to lighting design, wire, conduit, data, control gear, and energy solutions.
- Regular investments, like a new service center in Virginia and merger with Kovalsky-Carr in New York, show its strategic expansion.
- With one of the largest inventories on the East Coast and in-house engineering support, they back projects end-to-end.
- Typical clients include industrial plants, commercial builders, and infrastructure contractors dealing with complex electrical systems.
- They combine deep technical expertise with hands-on services—product testing trailers, lighting design, kitting, next-day delivery.
- Unusually, the company remains 100% employee-owned and continuously invests in specialized facilities and customer stock warehousing.
- We are a team-based company with a focus on performance, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Our employees are empowered to make decisions, be innovative, and contribute to the company’s success.
- We are committed to providing outstanding customer service with integrity and dedication.
- Safety is our top priority in every aspect of our business.
- We invest in continuous improvement, both for our employees and the services we provide.
Net Zero 2040
Sustainability Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
- Dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
- Committed to reducing environmental footprint through energy-efficient products and solutions.
- Promotes green technologies, reduces waste, and implements sustainable practices in operations.
- The company is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- A balanced workforce is a priority, where different perspectives are valued and opportunities are provided for all employees.
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