Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Who we are:

EMC (Energy Management Collaborative, LLC) provides leading-edge LED Lighting + Technology conversion systems and service solutions to a broad range of multinational retail, commercial, industrial and specialized customers. Since 2003, the company has used its total project management approach, EnergyMAXX, to successfully implement thousands of lighting upgrade projects, saving clients across industries billions of kilowatt-hours of energy. EMC has since expanded beyond lighting into smart buildings and IoT devices, system integration, custom product development, energy analytics and disinfection technologies.

EMC is looking for a self-starter who is driven to learn and take on new challenges. Ideal candidates share our company values of Always Go the Extra Mile, Teamwork, Continuously Improve and Drive Change and Take Initiative.

Job Summary:

The Solutions Designer position is a cross-functional role responsible for the analysis and design of remodel and retrofit projects for lighting and lighting controls for interior and exterior projects.The Solutions Designer interacts with Project Auditors, Solutions Managers, Material Sourcing, and Project Managers on job specific designs, as well as, the Sales team during customer development and formal proposal stages. This Solutions Designer will understand and implement customers' requirements as well as communicate with all involved parties to produce Best-In-Class solutions and designs. The contributions the Solutions Designer makes as a member of the Solutions Management team is critical for us to realize our company goals and vaulting EMC beyond our competition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage design timelines and maintain quality, along with exceeding overall customer expectations

• Coordinate with auditors to ensure documentation provided is complete and sufficient for the purpose of completing a lighting design

• Support RFP efforts from design perspective

• Analyze and evaluate information gathered during the audit phase to understand the effectiveness of the customer's current lighting system
• Design cost effective, energy saving, and Best-In-Class solutions which best satisfy the illumination requirements of the different environments within a customers' facilities.
• Coordinate with the Rebate department to determine the available utility or state energy program-sponsored rebates for generation of the cost payback analysis for the customer
• Provide existing and as-build AutoCAD drawings, AGI32 calculations, development drawings, and install plans to internal EMC teams, labor partners, and customers, as required
• Proactive identification and resolution of issues as they arise
• Provide technical design sales support including presentations at customer meetings, as required
• Execute design package hand-off of project to Solutions Managers and provide support to ensure successful project implementation
• Research new lighting other energy savings technologies to implement new products into our design offerings
• Attend trade shows, supplier training, and online training classes to advance knowledge of products and foster supplier relationships

• Obtain industry recognized certifications as necessary

• Assist auditors on audits when technical audit assistance is required
• Become a cross-functional resource on the Solutions Management team to assist in building quotes and proposals or conducting lighting audits as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence cross functionally across all levels
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), AGi32 and various CAD programs

• Detail-orientated, high degree of accuracy and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and manage time well

Education:

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Environmental Design or related degree

Experience Required:

• Understanding and application of the energy demand and maintenance requirements of various existing lighting systems
• Understanding and application of the demands and requirements of proposed retrofit solutions
• Knowledge of IES Standards, light color, color rendering, lumen maintenance, lamp life, ballast factors, system wattage and efficacy of the various systems
• Familiar with Energy Star and Design Lights Consortium lists and requirements
• Ability to demonstrate the impacts of utility rates, rebates, system wattage and operating hours in the design and development of proposed alternatives
• Knowledge of the environmental, economic and quality advantages of various lighting alternatives

Experience Preferred/Other Qualifications:

• General understanding of the requirements of electrical installations, circuitry, load, voltage and familiarity with electrical codes

Physical Job Requirements and Working Conditions :

• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected

EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran.

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