Lighting Designer

About the role

The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, provides design, analysis and engineering for lighting, lighting control systems and circuiting for new construction and/or renovation of industrial and commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. The Lighting Designer will also provide the design and engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of lighting fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design, analyze, and engineer electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of lighting systems, sizing of equipment, etc.
• Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, lighting control systems, etc.
• Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company standards whether presenting mark-ups to CAD drafter or performing CAD drafting.
• Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• With assistance, edit and draft project specifications.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years related experience in the lighting design engineering field.
• Certification: Lighting Certification (L.C). preferred.

Skills/Competencies

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in AGI32 and ElumTools Lighting Design Software.
• Knowledge and application skills for design of facility lighting systems including lighting and power branch distribution.
• Bluebeam BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00.

Schedule

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact. Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Ghafari Associates, LLC Is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer And Is Committed To Providing Reasonable Accommodations To Individuals With Disabilities In The Employment Application Process.