Controls Solutions Specialist I

SESCO Lighting, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SESCO Lighting, Inc. is seeking a Controls Solutions Specialist I in Dallas, Texas. This position provides technical support for lighting control projects, assisting sales teams and serving as a resource for various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or be in progress) and have 0-2 years of experience. Key responsibilities include assisting with controls design and product selection, reviewing project specifications, and learning about lighting control systems and energy codes.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems or construction documents.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales teams with basic lighting controls design and product selection.
• Review project drawings and specifications with guidance.
• Support development of control system layouts and diagrams under supervision.
• Assist in preparing quotations, budgets, and bills of materials.
• Coordinate with manufacturers for basic technical inquiries.
• Support submittal preparation and documentation tracking.
• Assist with troubleshooting support and elevate issues as needed.
• Learn lighting control systems, energy codes, and product applications.

Skills

Technical support

Lighting controls design

Microsoft Office

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

The Controls Solutions Specialist I provides technical support for lighting control projects from design through project completion. This role supports senior team members and serves as an internal resource for sales teams, customers, contractors, and manufacturers by assisting with basic controls layouts, product selection, and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist sales teams with basic lighting controls design and product selection.
• Review project drawings and specifications with guidance.
• Support development of control system layouts and diagrams under supervision.
• Assist in preparing quotations, budgets, and bills of materials.
• Coordinate with manufacturers for basic technical inquiries.
• Support submittal preparation and documentation tracking.
• Assist with troubleshooting support and elevate issues as needed.
• Learn lighting control systems, energy codes, and product applications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems or construction documents.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to Bluebeam preferred.