Lighting Controls Specialist
5K Specialty Systems
Position: Lighting Controls Specialist
Location: Austin, TX / Hybrid
Reports To: Solutions Architect, 5K Specialty Systems
Employment Type: Full-Time
5K Specialty Systems is a low-voltage systems and building automation company delivering structured cabling, security and access control, audio/visual, and BAS integration solutions for commercial, industrial, and specialty facilities. Part of the 5K Holdings family, 5K Specialty Systems is built on a foundation of technical precision, reliability, and client focus — delivering systems that perform.
Position Summary
The Lighting Controls Specialist is a sales engineer specializing in lighting control systems, supporting the sales effort with technical design, cost estimating, and direct client communication on lighting controls opportunities. This role designs lighting control solutions to meet client requirements and applicable energy code, develops supporting cost estimates, and articulates technical lighting controls details to clients and prospects in a way that builds confidence and helps win business.
Key Responsibilities
• Design lighting control solutions — including device selection, zoning, and sequences — to meet client requirements and applicable energy code (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, IECC) on sales opportunities
• Develop cost estimates for lighting controls scope within proposals, in coordination with the Estimator
• Present and articulate technical lighting controls solution details directly to clients and prospects during the sales process
• Partner with Account Managers, the BDM, and the Solutions Architect on opportunities requiring lighting-controls-specific technical expertise
• Respond to RFP/RFI technical questions specific to lighting controls scope
• Stay current on lighting controls products, platforms, and energy code requirements relevant to client solutions
• Support proposal development with technically accurate, clearly communicated lighting controls content
Qualifications & Skills
Required
• 4+ years of experience in lighting controls design, sales engineering, or a related pre-sale technical role
• Demonstrated ability to design lighting control solutions and develop supporting cost estimates
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills — able to explain technical lighting controls concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Working knowledge of major lighting controls platforms (e.g., Lutron, WattStopper, Douglas Lighting Controls)
• Knowledge of applicable energy code requirements for lighting controls (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, IECC)
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Prior experience in a sales engineering or pre-sale technical role
• Lighting Certified (LC) credential or similar industry certification
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role splits time between office-based design and estimating work and client-facing sales support, with travel (approximately 20–30%) for client meetings, proposal presentations, and site walkthroughs to support the sales effort. The Lighting Controls Specialist must be able to operate a computer and standard office equipment and occasionally access active construction or installation sites requiring basic site safety awareness.
Why Join 5K Specialty Systems?
At 5K Specialty Systems, you're joining a ground-floor opportunity with the backing of an established, financially strong parent organization. You'll have the resources to do your best work, a team invested in your success, and real influence over how we win lighting controls business. If you're ready to be the technical voice that helps with close deals, we want to hear from you.
Benefits Include:
• Competitive pay with a performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid travel and expenses when applicable
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly scaling organization
5K Specialty Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable law. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice