Application Engineer

Edge Lighting LLC • Chicago, IL

3d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

PureEdge Lighting is hiring an Application Engineer to produce construction drawings for lighting applications and showroom displays and prepare product takeoffs in Excel. The role works with senior designers to develop 3D renderings, concept presentation documents, and construction drawings. The position is 100% in person in Chicago, Illinois, and reports to the Design Engineer and CEO. It is full-time, with a pay rate of $25–$32 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the architecture, interior design, or lighting industries.
• Strong understanding of perspective and 3D modeling.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance and to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to make neat and accurate architectural drawings and tracings.
• Ability to prepare material lists from architectural plans.
• Ability to detect errors and discrepancies in plans and specifications.
• Ability to organize data and prepare clear, concise reports and specifications.
• Ability to use CAD and personal computers.
• Ability to perform architectural design and drafting and select appropriate finish materials and colors.
• Product knowledge of lighting fixtures and lighting control devices.
• At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of structuring lighting systems.
• Knowledge of SketchUp and AGi32; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural blueprints and understand lighting layouts and fixture schedules.
• Transform handwritten sketches and field measurements into CAD or SketchUp drawings.
• Maintain an organized folder structure for design documents.
• Communicate with multiple departments and customers to create custom product quotes and layouts.
• Review and edit potential quotes prepared by team members.
• Provide detailed product information as needed.
• Provide engineering and production departments with assembly instructions for custom products.
• Produce construction drawings for lighting applications and showroom displays, and prepare takeoffs in Excel using PureEdge products.
• Work with senior designers to generate 3D renderings and concept presentation documents.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance enrollment beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
• Up to 80 hours of accrued vacation paid leave, prorated during the first year.
• State- and locally regulated paid sick time.
• Paid company holidays after 30 days of employment.
• Optional short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored life insurance with AD&D coverage.
• Optional health care and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) enrollment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed