Position Summary
The Lead Controls Solutions Specialist serves as the highest-level technical authority for lighting controls within the organization. This role leads complex and strategic projects, provides cross-functional leadership, and is responsible for field support and/or commissioning assistance when required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical expert for lighting control systems and applications.
- Lead design strategy and execution for large, complex, or high-profile projects.
- Provide guidance and oversight to all Controls Solutions Specialists.
- Collaborate with sales leadership on project strategy and opportunity development.
- Review and approve complex system designs, quotations, and documentation.
- Act as escalation point for advanced technical and project issues.
- Lead coordination with manufacturers and key partners.
- Provide on-site field support, commissioning assistance, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Develop and deliver advanced training programs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in controls processes, standards, and tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in lighting controls or building systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of lighting controls, system integration, and energy codes.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
- Strong communication, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Advanced technical proficiency with controls platforms and documentation tools.
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing and able to travel to job sites for field support.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Proof of current auto insurance must be maintained and provided to the company.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in lighting controls or building systems
- Expert-level knowledge of lighting controls, system integration, and energy codes
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience
- Strong communication, project management, and decision-making skills
- Advanced technical proficiency with controls platforms and documentation tools
- Willingness and ability to travel to job sites for field support
- Valid driver's license
- Current auto insurance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field
What We Do
SESCO exclusively represents outstanding lighting companies that specialize in LED technology, lighting controls, interior & exterior lighting as well as custom & decorative. Our salespeople are trained to provide extraordinary value in specification and design and are trusted to give clients the best product and lighting solutions. Our ability to offer a holistic approach to lighting and controls differentiates us and ensures our clients' success.
