Lead Lighting Systems Integrator

Bandit Lites, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandit Lites is seeking a System Integrator to lead lighting design and integration from concept to construction documents. This full-time, in-house role focuses on detailing, problem solving, and collaboration across themed entertainment and music lighting projects across the United States.

The ideal candidate will manage system design, planning, quoting, and coordinating labor and equipment, with occasional travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of theatrical and architectural lighting systems, including control and integration with other systems.
• Practical experience with lighting fixtures such as Vari-Lite, Martin, Robe, Clay Paky, Chauvet and related rigging.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Vectorworks) for creating and modifying drawings and layouts.
• Proven ability to manage lighting integration projects from design to execution.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for on-site and installation work.
• Experience coordinating logistics of lighting and rigging equipment and maintaining project inventories.
• Capable of overseeing installation, monitoring progress, resolving on-site issues, and ensuring safety.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understands, abides by, and instills the company philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in project design by attending coordination and design meetings, assessing integration needs, and identifying system requirements.
• Assist in developing integration solutions for theatrical and architectural lighting, rigging, and third-party systems.
• Create submittal packages, control system layouts, integration drawings, BOMs, and delivery schedules.
• Review proposals, perform take-offs, and coordinate with purchasing and accounting for cost accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to implement integration solutions.
• Work with logistics to allocate project inventory and set minimum stock levels.
• Provide on-site technical support to installation teams and resolve issues promptly.
• Review project site reports to track progress and address problems.
• Oversee shipping/receiving of materials and project setup.
• Contribute to development of integration project standards and R&D projects.
• Maintain project documentation and file management systems.

Skills

Lighting systems knowledge

Project management

Troubleshooting

On-site installation

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre/theatrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Bandit Lites is seeking a System Integrator to lead lighting design and integration from concept to construction documents. This full-time, in-house role focuses on detailing, problem solving, and collaboration across themed entertainment and music lighting projects across the United States.

The ideal candidate will manage system design, planning, quoting, and coordinating labor and equipment, with occasional travel to job sites.