Outdoor Lighting, Operational Lead

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking an Outdoor Lighting Operational Lead to oversee street lighting maintenance and construction across the AES Ohio service territory. Based in Dayton with some field work and occasional home days, you will manage multiple priorities, coordinate contractors, and report to the MVLt Manager.

The role emphasizes safety, supplier management, and timely delivery of lighting projects, including mass-change programs.

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 maintain lighting system status.
• Supervise contractor personnel in real-time actions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal/external staff and strategic customer accounts.
• Maintain focus on safety in operations and the office.
• Evaluate lighting products for quality and maintenance needs.
• Evaluate lighting contractors for qualifications with safety emphasis.
• Manage material ordering for maintenance activities and special orders.
• Manage materials, work orders and track progress of LED Mass Change Out program.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with AES policies and controls.
• Identify problems, analyze causes, and take corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Resource management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a more sustainable future, we’re powering 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.