Lighting Designer

Post Date

Jun 26, 2026

Location

Hickory,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

28602
US
Sep 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Designer

Req #

GSP-1eb0fe43-870a-4fe3-aff1-581bdfe4e36a

Pay Rate

$22 - $27 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Overview:
Join a national engineering consulting firm as a Lighting Designer. You'll work with residential and commercial clients to design outdoor lighting solutions that meet company standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Meet with clients and the public to assess lighting needs
- Conduct site visits to evaluate lighting requirements
- Design outdoor lighting plans based on utility infrastructure and standards
- Balance time between fieldwork (site visits, staking poles, flagging routes) and office work (designing plans)
- Communicate effectively with clients, crews, and agencies
- Handle customer complaints and find resolutions

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

- 2+ years of experience in power/lighting or technical training/education
- CAD software experience (BOUD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of electric fundamentals/power distribution

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.