Commercial Lighting Technician Foreman - Traveling

Traveling Commercial Lighting Technician

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is seeking experienced Traveling Commercial Lighting Technicians to lead large-scale interior and exterior lighting retrofit projects for national commercial retail clients. This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader with 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience who thrives in fast-paced, travel-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Execution
Lead and supervise traveling lighting crews on national retail retrofit projects
Serve as on-site foreman and primary field contact
Coordinate daily work plans, crew assignments, and workflow
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to company standards
Perform quality control inspections throughout project execution
Technical Responsibilities
Perform and oversee interior and exterior commercial lighting retrofits
LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lighting
High-bay, low-bay, and emergency/egress lighting installations
Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications
Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues
Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable local codes
Safety & Compliance
Enforce Reliable Electric and Lighting safety policies and procedures
Conduct job safety briefings and ensure PPE usage
Maintain OSHA and site-specific safety compliance
Identify and mitigate job-site hazards
Travel & Client Interaction
Extensive nationwide travel, often multi-week project runs
Ability to work overnight hours in active retail environments
Maintain professional communication with clients, store management, and project managers
Represent Reliable Electric and Lighting with professionalism and integrity
Requirements
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of commercial lighting experience, primarily retail retrofits
Prior experience as a Foreman or Lead Technician preferred
Strong knowledge of interior and exterior lighting systems
Proven leadership and crew management skills
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts and ladders
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent understanding of Electrical
Experience with national retail rollouts
Familiarity with boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks
Experience with job reporting and time tracking
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience
Travel pay, per diem, and lodging provided where applicable
Overtime opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
About Reliable Electric and Lighting
Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is a national commercial electrical and lighting services company with 30 years of experience serving large retail, commercial, and industrial clients across the United States. We pride ourselves on reliability, safety, and delivering high-quality results for our customers.