Specialist Electrical Engineering Leadership Program (July)

Acuity Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA offers a two-year BUILD leadership program for early-career engineers featuring six-month rotations across functional areas to build business acumen and technical proficiency.

Participants gain broad exposure to product development, operations, and leadership activities, with a focus on learning agility, ownership, and collaboration. The role is based in Atlanta, starting July 12, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with AI tools.
• Experience with circuit analysis, SPICE, and electronic components.
• Experience with Altium Designer or CAD tools.
• Experience with firmware development or embedded systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Leadership experience and teamwork mindset preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotational tracks include New Product Development and Sustaining/VAVE.
• Explore Optical Engineering, Product Management, Project Management.
• Engage in mentorship, networking, and leadership report-outs.
• Collaborate with peers across engineering and business teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Travel willingness

Embedded systems

Firmware development

CAD tools

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Altium Designer

AI tools

Job description

Specialist Electrical Engineering Leadership Program (July)

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity.

BUILD is designed for early-career talent who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow through hands-on experience. Successful participants demonstrate strong learning agility, communication skills, ownership, critical thinking, and a willingness to seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.

This role is based in Atlanta, GA, and starts employment on July 12, 2027.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

BUILD participants also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.
• One-on-one mentorship from an ABL Tech leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

We’re looking for early-career talent who:

• Enjoy learning and taking on new challenges
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments
• Collaborate effectively with others
• Seek feedback and continuously improve
• Embrace technology and new ways of working
• Are excited to build a long-term career at Acuity

Key Responsibilities

While specific projects are determined by the needs of the business, each BUILD track has a set of “functional requirements” to ensure that all participants have similar learning objectives. All Engineering BUILD Specialists will rotate into the following:

• New Product Development
• Sustaining/VAVE

Additionally, with the remaining rotations, we will connect with the interests of the individual with our current business needs to explore such areas as:

• Optical Engineering
• Outsourced Product Development
• Product Support
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Tech Support, Field Service, Post Sales
• Labs & Certifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Electrical Engineering or Electrical is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Intermediate general proficiency with AI tools is required.
• Demonstrated exposure to electronic component selection, circuit analysis, and SPICE simulation.
• Exposure to Altium Designer or other CAD tools.
• Exposure to developing products for the lighting and/or LED industry.
• Exposure to firmware development or embedded systems programming.
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

The range for this position is$56,900.00to$102,500.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.