Outdoor Lighting, Operational Lead

AES; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking an Outdoor Lighting Operational Lead in Dayton, OH. The role focuses on street lighting maintenance and construction, coordinating contractors, and building strong stakeholder relationships.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering and 5+ years of experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, scheduling, and vendor management. On-site work with some home office flexibility is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Business or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Good problem solving and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily operating plans and monitor lighting system status.
• Supervise contractor personnel in real-time lighting actions.
• Build relationships with internal/external staff and strategic accounts.
• Maintain safety focus in street lighting operations and in the office.
• Evaluate lighting products for quality and maintenance needs.
• Evaluate lighting contractors for qualifications with emphasis on safe operations.
• Manage material ordering for all maintenance activities with multiple vendors.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with AES policies and internal controls.
• Identify problems, analyze causes, and take action to resolve them.

Skills

Problem solving

Resource management

Relationship building

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry. Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

Outdoor Lighting Operational Lead

Primarily responsible for street lighting maintenance and construction activities. Manage several maintenance and construction contractors. This individual will be expected to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.

This position will be based in Dayton, Ohio and will report to the Manager of MVLt. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with a focus on operational safety. The person will work both in the field throughout the AES Ohio service territory and in the MVLt office in Dayton with potential flexibility to work at home up to 1 day per week.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of daily operating plans, maintains current lighting system status and implements actions to compensate for system disturbances.
• Supervises contractor technical personnel involved in real time implementation of actions related to the street lighting system.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external staff as well as with strategic customer accounts.
• Maintains a focus on safety in the street lighting operations as well as in the office.
• Evaluates lighting products to determine product quality and maintenance requirements.
• Evaluates lighting contractors to determine qualifications with an emphasis on safe operations.
• Manage material ordering for all maintenance activities including preparing and placing special order materials with multiple approved vendors.
• Manage materials, work orders and track progress of special lighting programs such as the LED Mass Change Out program.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with AES policies, internal controls, and corporate policies.
• Identifies problems, evaluates the causes, and takes action to resolve the problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Business or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Good problem solving and resource management skills.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.