Lighting Designer

Michael Baker International•Lakewood, CO

1d•$69,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lighting Designer supports building design projects while working closely with experienced designers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams. Under the guidance of senior staff, the role contributes to project drawings, layouts, lighting design tasks, and technical documentation while developing a technical foundation and skills for continued growth as a designer. The position assists with lighting layouts, basic lighting calculations, fixture selection coordination, and the development of building lighting systems and basic lighting-control concepts. It uses AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction drawings and layouts, and may use AGI32, ElumTools, or similar software for lighting analyses. The role also gains exposure to lighting narratives, fixture schedules, electrical design coordination, applicable codes and standards, and project reviews. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits. It has a hybrid flexible schedule requiring two days in the nearest geographical office to the employee’s home.

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, with 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.
Interest in lighting design and building systems.
Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe PDF software.
Coursework or early experience in building lighting design.
Interest in pursuing lighting-related credentials such as NCQLP Lighting Certified or IALD CLD.

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts, drawings, and supporting documentation for building projects under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist with lighting layouts, basic lighting calculations, and coordination of fixture selections.
Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction drawings and design layouts.
Apply engineering and design fundamentals to support internal and external client requirements.
Research and document basic advantages and disadvantages of design alternatives.
Review project requirements, specifications, and design standards to support quality and accuracy.
Prepare illustrations, sketches, and layout studies in accordance with project direction.
Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation within 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.
May 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 development of building lighting systems, including fixture layouts and basic lighting-controls concepts.
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.