Lighting Designer - Entry Level
CannonDesign•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
This entry-level position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direct supervision of our lighting team leader. Projects include new construction and renovation in many different markets, including educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related degree by hire date.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in building systems engineering or architecture strongly preferred.
- Related student internship work experience preferred.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AGI, ElumTools, ComCheck) preferred.
- Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite).
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, participate in the preparation of basic construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems.
- Under direct supervision, design lighting and controls systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients.
- Develop ability to analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems.
- Develop knowledge of electrical and energy codes, as well as IES recommendations, and apply to lighting and control system design.
- Under limited supervision, perform illuminance and lighting power density calculations and complete ComCheck/other record documents such as documentation for rebates/incentives, LEED/WELL certification, and other project-required records.
- Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
- Assist in the review and mark up of shop drawings and submittals.
- Assist in gathering information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Assist in visiting job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- Must be willing to perform overtime work.
- May perform other related tasks as needed.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- flexible spending account options
- voluntary insurances
- paid time off
- flex-time schedules
- remote work options
- 401k plan
- employee perk programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
