Lighting Design Intern | Chicago, IL

IMEG Consultants•Chicago, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring an Architectural Lighting Intern in Chicago, IL. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of architectural lighting systems for a variety of building types. This paid, mentored internship offers hands-on involvement in real project work alongside experienced architectural lighting designers. In this role, you'll support design and documentation tasks, help create client presentations, and contribute to project work while collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying mindful of project budgets and client expectations. You'll be part of a team whose work spans hospitality, mixed use, education, and related building environments, with a specialty focus on architectural lighting design and coordination.

Requirements

Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering, or Theatrical Lighting Design, Interior Design or equivalent required
Strong interest in architectural lighting design consulting
Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM software
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Nice To Haves

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
Research commercially available equipment and support luminaire selections, lighting layouts, illuminance targets, and design documentation
Help maintain client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation
Coordinate design and schedule activities with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier teams
Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to final check
Prepare and issue addendum information
Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement
Support project goals and client expectations while working within project monetary budgets
Create client presentations and document design selections in Revit or less frequently AutoCAD