Lighting Designer

Michael Baker International•Lakewood, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lighting Designer, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting building design projects while working closely with experienced designers and engineers. The role offers the opportunity to build a technical foundation through varied design tasks, including lighting design for building systems. Under the guidance of senior staff, you’ll contribute to project drawings, layouts, and technical documentation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and developing skills for long-term growth as a designer. The position supports the development of building lighting systems, including fixture layouts and basic lighting controls concepts. It provides exposure to lighting analyses, applicable codes and standards, lighting narratives, fixture schedules, and coordination with electrical design elements. Training and mentoring are provided for lighting-analysis tools. The position is primarily office-based with occasional site visits. It allows for a hybrid flexible work schedule, with two days in the nearest geographical office to the employee’s home. The salary range is $69,000–$100,000; the actual salary offered depends on the incoming candidate’s experience and expertise.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or certification required.
Five to seven years of overall experience.
Ability to apply basic design and engineering principles to assigned tasks.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit, or 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Interest in lighting design and building systems strongly preferred.
Coursework or early experience in building lighting design is a plus.
Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe preferred.
Interest in pursuing lighting-related credentials, such as NCQLP Lighting Certified or IALD CLD, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts, drawings, and supporting documentation for building projects under senior staff guidance.
Assist with lighting layouts, basic lighting calculations, and fixture selection coordination.
Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction drawings and design layouts.
Apply engineering and design fundamentals to support internal and external client requirements.
Research design options and document basic advantages and disadvantages of alternatives.
Review project requirements, specifications, and design standards for quality and accuracy.
Prepare illustrations, sketches, and layout studies in accordance with project direction.
Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation while meeting quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and other disciplines.
Maintain organized project records, drawing files, and image resource files.
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from supervisors and project team members.
Assist with site visits, field coordination, and review of shop drawings or submittals as appropriate to experience level.
Communicate with internal team members and support client-facing efforts as needed.
Support lighting analyses using AGI32, ElumTools, or similar software.
Learn and apply applicable codes and standards related to lighting and electrical systems.
Gain exposure to lighting narratives, fixture schedules, and coordination with electrical design elements.