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Lighting & Controls Design Specialist

Post Date

May 22, 2026

Location

Anaheim,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92806
US
Aug 11, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

OCC-2605eafc-05e5-413b-bcf5-b5a82af15d1d

Pay Rate

$110k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Lighting and Controls Design Engineer to support a growing pipeline of energy efficiency and lighting retrofit projects nationwide. This individual will be responsible for leading lighting design and controls efforts from early concept through implementation and commissioning.
Day-to-day responsibilities include producing lighting designs for commercial and industrial projects, supporting fixture selection and system strategies, and contributing to technical documentation, estimates, and scopes of work. This person will partner closely with internal engineering, operations, and construction teams to translate design intent into executable plans and support handoff throughout the full project lifecycle.
Projects typically support facilities within higher education, K–12 education, healthcare, government, commercial, and industrial environments. This individual may work remotely but will travel into the field to support projects and should ideally be located near a major airport to accommodate travel needs.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in lighting design
• Ability to design and implement lighting control systems
• Extensive experience with networked lighting controls in commercial and industrial projects
• In field experience (auditing, installation, GC systems, commissioning)
• Ability to explain lighting ecosystems to different stakeholders/ sub-contractors
Experience working in ESCO / performance contracting environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience tying lighting into Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• Experience with commissioning or controls testing
• Lighting certifications (CLD, LC, etc.)
Resides near an airport

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.