Outdoor Lighting Designer: Field & Office Specialist

HKA Enterprises; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a personable Lighting Designer to formulate and design outdoor lighting plans for residential, business, and subdivision customers in North Charleston, SC. You'll meet the public, conduct site visits, and translate needs into designs that meet company standards while balancing field and office work.

This role requires basic electrical knowledge, strong communication, and physical stamina for walking and carrying equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physical field work and walk long distances.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the public to discuss lighting demands for residential, commercial, and subdivision projects.
• Conduct site visits to assess needs and identify utility infrastructure.
• Formulate outdoor lighting plans in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
• Stake poles, flag routes, and carry equipment on-site — considerable walking required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, customers, construction crews, and other agencies.
• Manage customer complaints and find practical resolutions in a professional manner.
• Balance and maintain schedules between office design work and field assignments.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Strong communication

Field work ability

Education

2-4 year degree in related field

Tools

MicroStation

Excel

Word

DocuSign

Job description

HKA Enterprises is seeking a personable Lighting Designer to formulate and design outdoor lighting plans for residential, business, and subdivision customers in North Charleston, SC. You'll meet the public, conduct site visits, and translate needs into designs that meet company standards while balancing field and office work.

This role requires basic electrical knowledge, strong communication, and physical stamina for walking and carrying equipment.