Associate Electrical Engineer – Street lighting

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.); Belleville (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Belleville is seeking an entry-level engineer to manage street lighting construction material standards and provide engineering expertise. This role includes creating photometric layouts and establishing material standards, with training provided by an expert engineer. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and possess a strong willingness to learn and innovate. This position offers a hybrid work environment and excellent growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of streetlighting construction material standards.
• Ability to create photometric layouts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish construction material standards for streetlighting equipment.
• Create in-house photometric layouts for lighting designs.
• Monitor streetlight material pricing and control costs.
• Partner with vendors to resolve material defects.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in lighting technology.

Skills

Engineering expertise in outdoor lighting

Knowledge of construction material standards

Photometric design skills

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Duration: 6 months Contract - W2, (Hybrid)

Description: Looking for an entry level engineer to manage street lighting construction material standards, design photometric layouts and provide engineering expertise in outdoor lighting. This role will be trained and lead by an expert engineer.

Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering - required.

Responsibilities of Associate Engineer – Streetlighting

Develop and Maintain Material Standards

• Establish and enforce construction material standards for streetlighting equipment to ensure utility-grade quality and long service life.
• Approve alternate suppliers and products to maintain competitive pricing and supply chain resilience.

Perform Photometric Design In-House

• Create photometric layouts and lighting designs internally, reducing reliance on external consultants and lowering design costs by over 60%.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards while optimizing lighting performance for safety, efficiency, and aesthetics.

Control Costs and Support Rate Base Management

• Monitor and stabilize streetlight material pricing to reduce outage and new business spending.
• Lead competitive bidding processes for products with shorter life cycles to mitigate cost volatility.
• Provide accurate CIAC (Contribution in Aid of Construction) cost estimates and track variances against actuals.

Collaborate with Vendors and Supply Chain

• Partner with client Supply Chain and vendors to resolve material defects that delay construction projects.
• Implement corrective actions with suppliers to improve quality and reduce lead times.
• Strengthening vendor relationships to ensure reliable delivery of materials and services.

Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Introducing new products, services, and construction standards to enhance client’s streetlighting portfolio.
• Support Operations with technical expertise and contribute to long-term asset management strategies.
• Build in-house expertise in lighting technology, with a development horizon of up to three years to achieve full independence in material and photometric engineering.