System Designer and Estimator Lighting - Clearwing

About the Role

The System Designer & Estimator Lighting supports the Sales and Engineering teams by translating customers' functional requirements into bills of materials, quotes, and functional narratives for fully functional lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret functional requirements and site survey information from Sales and RFP documents.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify solutions that meet client needs and budgets while balancing industry standards and best practices.
• Author bills of materials, quotes, and functional narratives to document proposed solutions clearly for clients and internal teams.
• Use DaVinci System Designer to verify hardware selection for each project based on unique characteristics.
• Attend design, project kick-off, and other project-related meetings as needed.
• Advise on and review drawing packages for accuracy and design intent.
• Author change orders for contracted projects as needed.
• Respond to technical questions from the Operations team according to installation schedules.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies offered by the company.
• Maintain vendor relationships through meetings, educational sessions, and communication.
• Assist in developing and implementing technical standards and processes.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on continuing education plans.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of lighting fixtures and control systems, with 7+ years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience.
• In-depth knowledge of theatrical and architectural lighting systems, Lightwright, Vectorworks, and ETC Lighting products.
• Familiarity with high voltage (120/208v) power distribution and low-voltage control system wiring.
• Experience with construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams.
• Understanding of bid processes and consultant specification documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project-driven deadlines.
• Strong teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary culture.
• Commitment to constant process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ownership of a smartphone for app-based communication (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and hardware.
• ETC Lighting Authorized Service Provider or ETC Rigging Authorized Service Provider certification.
• ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification.
• Experience with SketchUp.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands/fingers for computer and telephone work.
• Close vision abilities required for extended computer use.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.