Lead Distribution Lighting Designer - Contractor Oversight

Entergy Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in Louisiana is seeking a Lead Distribution Lighting Designer to oversee and coordinate external contract lighting design work, ensuring accuracy, build-readiness, and on-time delivery for construction projects.

You will review design packages, provide technical guidance, manage design firms, and escalate capacity, quality, or schedule risks while partnering with the Chief Engineer and Design Manager. Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years in utilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience leading multi-project teams in utility design.
• Strong knowledge of design standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own lighting design work by external contract designers and define deliverables.
• Review and approve design packages to ensure compliance and quality.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule, and backlog, escalating risks.
• Provide technical guidance to contract designers and resolve questions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Entergy in Louisiana is seeking a Lead Distribution Lighting Designer to oversee and coordinate external contract lighting design work, ensuring accuracy, build-readiness, and on-time delivery for construction projects.

You will review design packages, provide technical guidance, manage design firms, and escalate capacity, quality, or schedule risks while partnering with the Chief Engineer and Design Manager. Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years in utilities are required.