Lighting Technician

Design and Productionorporated • Lorton, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The Company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi-year experiences. Learn more at www.d-and-p.com Are you passionate about lighting up immersive museum exhibits? As a Lighting Technician for Design and Production, Incorporated, you’ll bring exhibits to life through expert lighting installations and electrical components. You’ll work hands-on in our Shop and on-site setting the stage for breathtaking installations that captivate museum visitors.

Requirements

• Proven skills in permanent installation and construction.
• Knowledge of systems such as DMX, ETC, Lutron, and Crestron.
• Training or experience with major lighting manufacturers such as ETC, LSI, Leviton, Strand or Color Kinetics
• Basic soldering and electronics repair skills (moving light repair a plus)
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with lighting control programming and rapid prototyping (Arduinio and Raspberry Pi experience a plus).
• High school diploma or GED; an Associate’s degree in technical or theatrical discipline, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Pass a background check to work on government facilities, if needed.
• Ability to travel for out-of-town projects as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 Lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to self-manage.
• Clear Communication: Speak, listen and write in a way that’s concise, clear, and timely.
• Team Player: Cooperate effectively with others to set goals and solve problems together.
• Quick Decision Maker: Evaluate situations quickly to make decisions that benefit the team and organization.
• Organizational Pro: Manage processes and transactions in a well-organized and efficient manner.
• Forward Planning : Prepare for busy periods and annual projects with ease.
• Problem Solver: Identify causes of issues, analyze information and provide recommendations to resolve them.

Nice To Haves

• Carpentry and metal working skills a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or ProCore
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Manufacturing or Museum Exhibits

Responsibilities

• Manage and Test Equipment: Oversee the receipt, shipping, testing and troubleshooting of lighting, AV and electrical equipment.
• Collaborate and Construct: Work closely with Shop personnel to pre-fit and install lightning fixtures, power supplies, junction boxes and conduit into exhibits.
• Lead On-Site: Serve a as site foreman as needed, either managing other installers or working independently.
• Coordinate with Trades: Liaise with subcontractors and other trades to ensure a smooth installation process.
• Document Progress: Keep detailed daily reports of both site and Shop progress.
• Fine-Tune Displays: Partner with lighting and exhibit designers to achieve the perfect final focus and adjustment of displays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED