Lighting Designer II

About the role

Pivotal Lighting Design is a specialized studio within Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), a leading multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm. This role is based in Chapel Hill, NC.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior lighting designers to support the design and documentation process from concepts through construction.
• Develop presentation boards, luminaire schedules, and cut sheet catalogs.
• Perform illumination and LPD calculations using AGi32 or similar software.
• Research lighting and lighting controls products.
• Document lighting layouts in Revit.
• Review construction submittals.
• Visit project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theatrical Lighting Design, or Architectural Engineering with 3-8 years of experience in the lighting industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of the design process, light sources and luminaire components, lighting controls, computer-generated lighting calculations, and photometry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (esp. InDesign and Photoshop), and Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency with AGi32, Lightstanza, or similar lighting calculation and rendering software.
• Certification by the NCQLP, or the ability to obtain certification within one year.
• Additional experience with concept realization software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to express conceptual ideas in a visual format.
• Familiarity with energy code compliance methodology and documentation tools.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in both individual and team environments.
• Motivation focused on client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Curiosity to continue the learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside the office.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Participation in a lighting industry professional organization (e.g. IES, IALD, WILD, etc.).

Skills

• Expertise in combining personal judgment with a wide variety of data and information to perform and evaluate system calculations and design options.
• Ability to anticipate design work and delegate and balance work for others.

Benefits

• A flexible, collaborative environment.
• Real opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.