Lighting Assessment Specialist (Traveling role)

ITR Group; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ITR Group is seeking a Lighting Project Auditor who will travel nationwide to perform audits of lighting and electrical systems at B2B sites. The role is full-time with bonus potential and requires the ability to coordinate flights, hotels, and travel plans from a home base in the Minneapolis–St.

Paul area. Ideal candidates enjoy traveling, working independently, and gaining hands-on experience across diverse customer environments.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites nationwide to conduct lighting and electrical audits.
• Assess and document existing lighting, controls, and electrical conditions.
• Partner with sales teams to define audit scope and project requirements.
• Coordinate schedules and communicate with customers, sales, and project management.
• Track audit progress, schedules, and expenses.
• Support quotations, proposals, and bid preparation.
• Ensure audits are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

If you enjoy travel, hands-on work, and the opportunity to see new places while building valuable project experience, this could be the role for you!

Ready to see the country while building your career? We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized Lighting Project Auditor to travel (assigned territory/flight travel), visit B2B customer sites, and help drive successful energy efficient lighting and building controls projects.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working independently, and gaining hands-on experience across a variety of customer environments.

The Opportunity

• 80–90% travel — typically fly out Monday and return Thursday or Friday, with Fridays and weekends at home
• Home-based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area
• Must live near a major airport for frequent travel
• Autonomy to coordinate your own flights, hotels, and travel plans
• Full-time salaried position with bonus potential
• Open to candidates with 0–3 years of experience — lighting industry experience is a plus, not required

What You'll Do

• Travel to customer sites nationwide to conduct lighting and electrical audits
• Assess and document existing lighting, controls, and electrical conditions
• Partner with sales teams to define audit scope and project requirements
• Coordinate schedules and communicate with customers, sales, and project management
• Track audit progress, schedules, and expenses
• Support quotations, proposals, and bid preparation
• Ensure audits are completed accurately, on time, and within budget

What We're Looking For

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Weekly travel, primarily Monday–Thursday
• Ability to carry and climb ladders, lift up to 30 lbs., and perform regular bending, stooping, twisting, and standing
• Flexibility to work in a variety of customer site environments

Additional Requirements

• Must reside in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and near a major airport
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• Candidates residing in California or New York will not be considered

The salary for this type of role is approximately $50,000 + bonus opportunity. This is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final salary will be determined by factors such as experience, market trends, and specific job assignments.

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ITR Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.