In your role as a Solutions Development Specialist, your main responsibility is to generate new and creative energy-efficient solutions that align with the customers' needs and comply with the local energy codes. Your duties may include conducting site audits, creating mock-ups, reviewing code compliance, negotiating pricing, specifying materials, providing labor estimates, and working beyond regular hours to ensure timely project completion.

• Develop energy-saving solutions based on the results of site audits and customer requirements.

• Prepare comprehensive proposals that include financial analysis, potential rebates, and energy savings.

• Create complete submittal packages for customer review.

• Generate material quotes by taking off the required materials or using customer-provided information.

• Negote material pricing with agents or manufacturers.

• Evaluate design ideas based on aesthetics, safety, function, serviceability, and budget.

• Understand retrofit product applications and specifications.

• Obtain and review labor pricing.

• Perform interior or exterior site lighting audits.

• Perform any other tasks assigned.

• High School diploma or GED or college degree in a related field.

• 3+ years’ experience and/or training in the lighting industry.

• Microsoft Office proficiency is required, and AGI32 and Blue Beam REVU are preferred. 

• Advanced Excel skills preferred.

• Able to read plans and perform take-offs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge of the lighting industry and products preferred.

• Ability to multitask while staying organized.