Illumination Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Acuity Inc•Wheat Ridge, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Acuity’s Internship Program is a paid, 10–12 week summer experience for college students. Interns gain hands-on experience through meaningful work, explore future career opportunities, build relationships across the business, and gain exposure to Acuity’s leaders, teams, and functions. The program supports an early-career pipeline that includes the BUILD two-year rotational development program for recent graduates and full-time roles. The Illumination Engineering Intern will join Acuity’s Nexus Innovation team and help design, simulate, build, and test prototype light engines and luminaires. The intern will collaborate with engineers to develop new illumination systems and use photometric software to evaluate prototypes and conduct competitive benchmarking. The position is based on-site in Broomfield, Colorado, with office attendance required most business days (80% or more of the work week). Travel requirements are 1–20%.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architectural Engineering or a related field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Ability to work full-time during the internship period.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; future immigration sponsorship is generally not supported for internship roles, though limited exceptions may be considered based on business needs and company policy.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in lighting and/or optical design.
CAD experience, such as Rhino or SolidWorks.
Proven problem-solving capabilities.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Experience leading teams or organizations.
Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and business concepts.
Ability to adapt and thrive in changing, fast-paced environments.
Initiative and ownership of work.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Critical thinking and creativity in solving problems.
Willingness to seek feedback and motivation for continuous learning and development.
Comfort with technology and eagerness to learn new tools and ways of working.

Responsibilities

Use SolidWorks, Rhino, and Photopia to assist with designing, simulating, building, and testing prototype light engines and luminaires.
Collaborate with engineers to invent new illumination systems.
Use photometric software to perform lighting calculations for prototype evaluation and competitive benchmarking.