Lighting Designer

Location: Hybrid, with 2 days per week in the nearest geographical office to the employee’s home; offices listed in Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Alexandria, and Pittsburgh.

Salary: $69,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience and expertise.

Company

Provides engineering and consulting services across infrastructure, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management projects.

What you will do

• Prepare building project layouts, drawings, sketches, illustrations, construction documents, and technical documentation under senior staff guidance.
• Assist with lighting layouts, basic lighting calculations, fixture selections, lighting controls concepts, fixture schedules, and electrical design coordination.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce design layouts and construction drawings.
• Research design alternatives, review requirements and standards, and support quality, budget, schedule, and timeline targets.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, clients, and other disciplines; participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain project records and assist with cost estimates, site visits, field coordination, shop drawing or submittal reviews, as appropriate to experience.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree or certification required.
• 5–7 years of overall experience; coursework or early building lighting design experience is a plus.
• Ability to apply basic design and engineering principles to assigned work.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit and willingness to continue developing technical proficiency.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software; Bluebeam or Adobe preferred.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and use standard office equipment, with occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. during site visits.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in lighting design and building systems.
• Interest in pursuing lighting credentials such as NCQLP Lighting Certified or IALD CLD.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid flexible schedule with two days in the nearest geographical office each week.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); HSA; FSA; life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, commuter and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and professional and personal development.
• Employment includes pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.