Brighten your career and move it forward!

For over 65 years, HL Stearns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer’s representative serving the construction industry’s lighting needs in Oregon and southwest Washington. We represent the top manufacturers in North America to meet our clients needs as they demand integrity and quality. Join a dynamic and growing company with an emphasis on intelligent lighting systems and a commitment to customer service and satisfaction.

Our team is comprised of passionate, driven and engaged individuals who maintain advanced infrastructure experience, technical knowledge, and solution-based management for the lighting industry. As a trusted resource, you will excel in providing renowned service, be detailed oriented, a self-starter, proactive, and use problem solving techniques.

We look for the best people to work on the hardest problems.

Through collaboration, design and product, we illuminate possibilities.

Available Positions:

Project Manager

We are looking for a customer service oriented, fast-paced, detailed project manager who is looking to hit the ground running and help us manage a high volume of client work.

Do you want to be given the freedom to get the job done without asking for permission? Do you excel at problem solving and always deliver what you promise? Do you want to be part of a company with an emphasis on intelligent lighting systems that has been exceeding customer expectations for more than 65 years?

Are you:

  • Someone who excels at tracking and ensuring all the details are completed correctly?
  • A self-starter, who can improve our team on your first day?
  • A natural problem solver with an ability to get along with others and convince them to do the right thing?
  • Someone who is able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks/projects effortlessly.
  • Do you thrive under pressure and appreciate a little chaos in your workday?

In this role you will be asked to take a leading role in facilitating customer lighting orders and dealing efficiently with the inevitable issues that arise around construction schedules and materials delivery. Your ability to keep everyone informed as you handle a high volume of orders and help us take the sting out of customer and manufacturing challenges will be what separates you from the other candidates.

If this describes you, please send us your resume, cover letter, and complete the Culture Index Survey. The survey takes 8 minutes to complete.

You will be exposed to numerous opportunities and play a vital role in coordinating various critical functions in meeting our company’s expectations and objectives. This is a unique position to join a progressive lighting company, committed to supporting its customers and team members. HLS offers competitive compensation, benefits, and 401(k) retirement.

This is a full-time position, salary negotiable while commensurate with education and experience.

Controls Application Specialist

We are looking for a lighting controls system and quotations specialist, who is customer service oriented, fast-paced, and detailed, and who is looking to hit the ground running to help us manage a high volume of client work.

Are you detail oriented, a problem-solver, and a creative thinker that enjoys being part of a team? Do you excel at troubleshooting and always deliver what you promise? Do you want to be part of a company with an emphasis on intelligent lighting systems that has been exceeding customer expectations for more than 65 years?

Are you:

  • Someone who excels at understanding construction specifications and ensuring all the details are accurate?
  • Do you enjoy supporting project teams by providing configuration assistance and technical expertise for a variety of lighting projects?
  • A self-starter, who can improve our team on your first day?
  • A natural problem solver with an ability to get along with others and convince them to do the right thing?
  • Someone who is able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks/projects effortlessly.
  • Do you thrive under pressure and appreciate a little chaos in your workday?
  • Do you have a background or understanding of lighting controls technology, properties, selection, and specification.

You will be asked to take a leading role in facilitating lighting controls application and dealing efficiently with the inevitable issues that arise during construction projects. Your ability to keep everyone informed as you handle a high volume of activity separates you from the other candidates.

If this describes you, please send us your resume, cover letter, and complete the Culture Index Survey. The survey takes 8 minutes to complete.

You will be exposed to numerous opportunities and play a vital role in coordinating various critical functions in meeting our company’s expectations and objectives. This is a unique position to join a progressive lighting company, committed to supporting its customers and team members. HLS offers competitive compensation, benefits, and 401(k) retirement.

This is a full-time position, salary negotiable while commensurate with education and experience.

Design-Build Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Design-Build Specialist. This role is centered on providing exceptional customer service while delivering consultative, design-assist technical sales to distributors, electrical contractors, and construction specifiers. Are you detail-oriented, a problem-solver, and a creative thinker that enjoys being part of a team? Do you excel at troubleshooting and always aim to deliver what you promise? Do you want to be part of a company emphasizing intelligent lighting systems that have exceeded customer expectations for more than 65 years?

Are you:

  • A self-starter, who can hit the ground running?
  • A collaborative business partner?
  • Driven to provide fast, responsive, and friendly customer service?
  • Someone who enjoys building and maintaining relationships with customers?
  • An effective communicator who holds themselves to a high standard of accuracy.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

  • Analyze architectural and electrical drawings to provide comprehensive lighting and control solutions, using Autocad-based design software.
  • Act as a technical resource, offering expertise in lighting and controls to customers.
  • Utilize problem-solving skills and creativity to navigate complex lighting systems.
  • Ensure project profitability by adding value to competitively priced projects.
  • Experience in quotations, sales, and software proficiency is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience in lighting quotations or controls.

If this describes you, upload your resume, cover letter, and complete the Culture Index Survey by clicking on the following link. The survey takes 8 minutes to complete: Culture Index Survey.

You will be exposed to numerous opportunities and play a vital role in coordinating various critical functions in meeting our company’s expectations and objectives. This is a unique position to join a progressive lighting company, committed to supporting its customers and team members. HL Stearns offers competitive compensation, benefits, and 401(k) retirement.

This is a full-time position, salary negotiable while commensurate with education and experience.