Thank you for applying with Blair Companies.  Please read below for general information on Blair's policies and benefits.  A full job description for this position is at the very bottom. 
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WHAT DOES BLAIR DO?
Since its inception as Central Blair Electric in 1959, Blair Companies has expanded into 21 diverse businesses, including the Image Group with signs, fixtures, lighting and architectural imaging; the Development Group with electrical, construction, coal resources and real estate; and the Venture Group, with stakes in a wide variety of local businesses. Blair's nearly 2000 associates are heavily concentrated in Central PA, and together serve the largest companies around the world.  We believe our greatest asset is our hard-working loyal team of local people.  With a view of four generations and growing, we see our company and community as a deeply intertwined family.

Our Image Group main manufacturing plant is located in Altoona, PA, however we have offices in other parts of the country.  We also have a business relationship with partners in Germany, Australia, and China.  We have approximately 450 employees, on two or three shifts.  We provide the following products and services:

    Interior and exterior signage
    Fixtures and Millwork
    Lighting and Logistics
    Architectural Imaging
    Project Management
    Permit Procurement
    Engineering
    Manufacturing
    Installation and Service

WILL YOU FIT INTO BLAIR'S CULTURE?
We strive at Blair Companies to create a culture that provides ongoing rewards and career opportunities for our employees.  Feedback from our employees has demonstrated that there are many things within a job that contribute to employee satisfaction.  Does the employee feel fairly compensated with an opportunity to share in the company's success?  Does the employee feel there are opportunities for advancement?  Does he or she feel respected?  Does the company provide benefits that are meaningful to the employee and enriches their lives?  Does the employee have a supervisor who supports them?  All these, and more, contribute to overall satisfaction.  With this in mind, please see below for a brief overview of the benefits and policies that exist at Blair:

Training
Blair focuses heavily on career development for our employees, providing both internal and external training to help further our employees' professional growth.  We most often promote from within to provide a rich career environment.  

Drugs and Alcohol
Blair does not tolerate drugs and alcohol on the premises, or the use of either while working.  We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment Testing, Post-Accident Testing , Reasonable Suspicion Testing,  CDL Driver Testing, Random Screening

Health Insurance
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.  Blair shares cost of premium for family or individual coverage.

Life Insurance
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Company funded life insurance, with the option to sign up for additional insurance paid for by the employee.  Includes spouse and children also.

Flexible Spending Account
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Reimburses employees for qualifying healthcare and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Paid Leave
Blair provides Paid Leave to regular, full-time and part-time employees based upon their length of service with the Company.  Employees may use accrued Paid Leave for vacation, personal business or time off for a personal health condition in accordance with established policy.

Paid Holidays
Eligible after 90 days of employment.  Up to 9 paid holidays for regular, full time and part time employees.

Retirement Plan
Eligible after one year of employment. Employees can contribute up to 15% of salary. Plan includes various, self-directed investment options.  Blair matches 1:3 of the first 6% of salary contributed.  Eligible to participate after one year of employment.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGNER
REPORTS TO: Director of Lighting Systems
LOCATION:  5107 Kissell Avenue, Altoona PA  16601
SHIFT: First

Responsibilities

• Select cost effective, energy efficient light fixtures that meet the project requirements
• Understand the lighting controls technologies and be able to implement in design
• Handle both interior and exterior projects that include multi-site, National Accounts.
• Understand common lighting requirements, determining foot candle requirements
• Support sales solutions with technical support to sales and marketing across cross functional teams in an effort to increase sales
• Understand lower cost unit pricing between factories
• Reduce long term operations costs creating sustainability through design
• Long term cost savings & having the ability to show ROI
• Assist sales with new opportunities, through design
• Select best design using fixtures from multiple manufactures
• Produce low cost value engineered alternate designs
• Design using life cycle costs

 
Requirements

• B.S. degree in Architectural Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering Preferred
• 5 years of related experience in lighting design and lighting sales, with a deep Breath of product knowledge is preferred
• Experienced in AutoCAD is preferred
• Photometric design and basic electrical design, able to produce interior and exterior   point by point’s using AGI 32 software
• Experience with rebate programs and Design Light Consortium is a plus
• Professional designations, not limited to IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers), and LC (Lighting Certified), and CLC, (Certified Lighting Consultant)
• Keep up with the fast changing luminaire technologies, National trade shows, product review, sample review, installation
• Continuing education through publications and training classes
• Position will require travel