Leadership Program- Mechanical Engineering Specialist (Start: January 2026)

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

Job Summary

The Acuity Brands Mechanical Engineering Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experiences. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands.

 

This position works in various U.S. locations and starts employment on January 12, 2026.

 

LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

• Specialized onboarding to ensure integration into the organization and the leadership program.
• One-on-one mentorship from a Mechanical Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Key Responsibilities

While business needs determine specific projects, Mechanical Engineering LP Specialists rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced engineers and explore areas including: 

• New Product Development 
• Sustaining
• VAVE 
• Manufacturing (Crawfordsville, IN)

 

Other exposure areas for LPs include, but are not limited to:

• Optical Engineering 
• Light Engine Engineering 
• Outsourced Product Development 
• Product Support 
• Tech Support 
• Post Sales 
• Model Shop 
• Project Management 
• Labs & Certifications 
• Sourcing 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. 
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

 

 

The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.