Lighting Designer

Salas O'Brien•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lighting Designer At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and technically skilled Lighting Designer to join our team and lead the development of innovative lighting solutions across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will combine artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver compelling lighting designs that enhance architectural and environmental aesthetics.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Lighting Design concentration or Master’s degree in Theatrical Lighting
One years’ experience with lighting design
Proficiency in using design tools, including InDesign, AGi, AutoCAD, and Revit
Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

Develop lighting concepts and designs in alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Create detailed lighting plans, layouts, and technical drawings using software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
Perform lighting calculations and photometric analysis using AGi and/or Dialux technical computer software
Select appropriate lighting fixtures, controls, and technologies for efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and project managers to integrate lighting seamlessly into designs.
Conduct site visits, mock-ups, and lighting simulations to validate design intent.
Stay current with lighting design trends, codes, and new technologies (LED, smart lighting, sustainable systems).
Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders to communicate design concepts.
Review installation, adjust for construction conflicts, target changes, direct the aiming of all adjustable fixtures, provide punch lists, set controls if required, verify design, and educate the client on the lighting system.