Lighting & Energy Specialist

Schaedler Yesco Distribution; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Quarterly bonuses

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Generous paid holidays and PTO

Opportunities for continuing education

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions company is seeking a Lighting & Energy Specialist to focus on the EV Charging Lighting market and utility company incentive programs. Responsibilities include project management, customer engagement, and sales growth. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and preferably experience in the electrical or lighting industry. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a 401K plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic electrical principles and systems.
• Electrical/Lighting industry experience preferred.
• Experience with related computer software (Microsoft, Adobe, CAD, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow EV Charging Lighting market segments.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers to ensure project success.
• Submit monthly rebate reimbursements via online portals.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Sales skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Products

Adobe Professional

CAD software

Job description

Position

Lighting & Energy Specialist at Schaedler Yesco Distribution

Company Overview

At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we’ve been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924. We are a family‑ and employee‑owned company with 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, providing comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services.

Why Join Us

• Commitment to Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Profitability

Electrifying Benefits

• Health Coverage (2 PPO options, kicks in 60 days after month 1)
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Quarterly bonuses
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

General Description

This position primarily focuses on development and sales growth of the EV Charging Lighting market segments, with a special emphasis on utility company incentive and rebate programs and the implementation and processing of those programs for SYD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lighting Energy Savings and Design Build

• Receive project assignments from Construction Coordinator, O/S, and directly from customer
• Review project design requirements
• Determine materials/vendors needed to meet design requirements
• Verify or establish foot‑candle levels that meet or exceed IES standards
• Use AGI/CAD software to complete lighting design
• Run calculations to confirm design meets PA State Energy Code requirements
• Coordinate with vendors and obtain project pricing
• Calculate project ROI and prepare customer presentation
• Present final design to customer and work to close sale

Lighting Controls

• Receive project assignments and review design requirements
• Determine materials/vendors needed
• Run calculations to confirm control design meets PA State Energy Code
• Coordinate control requirements with customers, produce BOM
• Obtain project pricing and transmit final design documents to contractors and SYD personnel
• Perform commissioning/startup responsibilities on design‑build and plan‑spec projects
• Stay updated on vendor lighting control systems
• Provide end‑user training on lighting control systems

Utility Rebates

• Maintain up‑to‑date information with utilities about rebate programs
• Update SYD on current state of rebates as they change
• Work with all sales to utilize utility rebates on a job‑by‑job basis
• Collect rebate data for submission to utilities
• Submit monthly rebate reimbursements via utility program managers’ online portals

Energy‑Related Emerging Markets

• Discover, investigate, and launch efforts into emerging energy‑related markets
• Support and grow existing EV charging sales
• Coordinate lighting and EV charging project sales activities with outside sales reps and target customers
• Maintain sales outreach and inform customers of available services, grants, rebates, and new products
• Establish relationships with vendors, outside sales representatives, territory managers, and other sales personnel

Post Bid Responsibilities

• Collect and communicate feedback from customers and salespeople to vendors
• Bid follow‑up discussions with outside sales
• Solicit vendor pricing and compile material price breakdowns
• Convert bids to sales orders and send purchase orders to vendors
• Compile project management documentation and communicate with customers

Other Duties

• Identify, add, and maintain current QPL list; coordinate with purchasing
• Research and identify vendor partners for EV charging/lighting markets
• Recommend products/services for SYD to support market growth
• Respond to customer inquiries for quotations, technical support, and product recommendations
• Purchase material in Solar/Job Management as required
• Track and expedite material to meet customer timelines
• Maintain Solar/Job Management sales data, cancel bids, and provide price feedback
• Participate in joint planning and sales calls with team members and manufacturer representatives
• Submit expense reports and mileage as assigned
• Maintain records of sales activity (CRM entries, bids, quotations, contact updates, forecasts)
• Find and communicate other product sales opportunities within SYD scope of supply

Knowledge / Experience / Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Understanding of basic electrical principles and systems
• Electrical/Lighting industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of lighting and electrical distribution equipment products
• Experience with related computer software (Microsoft Products, Adobe Professional, CAD, etc.)
• Solar/Job Management experience preferred

Required Behaviors

• Establish solid working relationships with vendors and customers
• Travel locally to SYD and customer locations as needed
• Respond to email, voicemail, and Eclipse messages throughout the day
• Attend required internal SYD training and meetings
• Provide emergency service and delivery to customers as needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Work within a team environment
• Adhere to SYD values: Integrity, Profitability, Accountability, Teamwork

Accountabilities Of All Employees

• Use your best efforts and full capability daily on work assigned by manager
• Advise manager if you do not understand work or assignment does not fit your knowledge or resources
• Inform manager of any situations or obstacles that could hinder completion of work
• Inform manager of opportunities that could help improve or complete work
• Demonstrate work behaviors consistent with company values and within prescribed boundaries, including policies, procedures, and legislation
• Seek special consideration from manager when unable to work at best

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology – Wholesale