Lighting Controls Technician

ITP (International Talent Partnership); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP (International Talent Partnership) is seeking an experienced Lighting Controls Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Dallas, TX. The technician will support installation, commissioning, programming, startup, troubleshooting, and service of advanced lighting control systems across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates bring electrical field experience and lighting controls knowledge, with the ability to read drawings, interpret

Qualifications

• Electrical field experience or background in controls/automation.
• Understanding of low-voltage lighting controls and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or service of commercial building systems.
• Strong electrical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while also collaborating with project teams.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and program lighting control systems.
• Perform system startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with lighting control systems in the field.
• Interpret electrical drawings, project specifications, control schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Configure and troubleshoot sensors, dimming systems, relay panels, gateways, controllers, and networked lighting systems.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, electricians, engineers, manufacturers, and building owners.
• Support field commissioning and system testing to ensure projects meet design requirements.
• Document commissioning activities, system functionality, and testing results.
• Provide ongoing service, troubleshooting, and warranty support.
• Assist project teams with controls-related technical issues throughout the construction process.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, and project deadlines.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Lighting controls experience

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman Electrician license (preferred)

Job description

Industry: Electrical Construction / Building Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are currently partnered with a leading billion-dollar electrical contractor with a strong national presence and a substantial portfolio of large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects.

The company is seeking an experienced Lighting Controls Technician to support the installation, commissioning, programming, startup, troubleshooting, and service of advanced lighting control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in electrical, lighting controls, building automation, or systems integration who wants to work on sophisticated projects and emerging smart-building technologies.

Projects span a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, hospitality, higher education, airports, data centers, industrial, and institutional construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and program lighting control systems.
• Perform system startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with lighting control systems in the field.
• Interpret electrical drawings, project specifications, control schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Configure and troubleshoot sensors, dimming systems, relay panels, gateways, controllers, and networked lighting systems.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, electricians, engineers, manufacturers, and building owners.
• Support field commissioning and system testing to ensure projects meet design requirements.
• Conduct functional testing and verify system performance.
• Assist with owner training and system handover.
• Document commissioning activities, system functionality, and testing results.
• Provide ongoing service, troubleshooting, and warranty support.
• Assist project teams with controls-related technical issues throughout the construction process.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, and project deadlines.

Requirements

• Electrical field experience, lighting controls experience, or a background in controls/automation.
• Understanding of low-voltage lighting controls and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or service of commercial building systems.
• Strong electrical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while also collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working on active construction sites and coordinating with multiple trades.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred but not required.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Opportunity to join a large, established electrical contractor with a strong national footprint.
• Work on sophisticated, large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to advanced lighting controls and smart-building technologies.
• Opportunity to develop expertise across multiple leading controls platforms.
• Long-term career growth within a growing organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced electrical, controls, engineering, and project teams.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple industries.