Lighting Designer New Graduate | Denver, CO

About the role

This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience as you assist senior lighting design staff with a wide variety of design and documentation tasks, including luminaire selections, lighting layouts, illuminance targets, client presentations, and design documentation in Revit or, less frequently, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate design standards and illuminance and uniformity targets based on IES recommendations
• Auxiliary in selecting luminaire options and specifying them in luminaire schedules
• Create client presentation graphics using PowerPoint, Bluebeam, InDesign, Photoshop, AGI32, and similar tools to illustrate design concepts
• Create luminaire layouts and perform illuminance calculations using AGI32
• Draft lighting layouts, basic control sensors, lighting control sequence of operations, and zone schedules in Revit or, less frequently, AutoCAD
• Coordinate with electrical engineering teams on circuiting, emergency lighting, and energy code documentation, including ComCheck
• Correspond and coordinate with interior designers and architects throughout the project
• Attend project job site visits to review existing conditions or luminaire and controls installations
• Actively contribute to the local section of the illuminating engineering society

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering, or Theatrical Lighting Design, or Theatrical Lighting Design, Interior Design or equivalent required
• Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications; Knowledge of industry standard engineering software; Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Blue Beam, and AG132 Lighting; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; Attention to detail and problem-solving skills; Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges; Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups; Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook; Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

Qualifications

At a Glance
Location: Denver, CO
Discipline: Architectural Lighting
Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Education; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 5%
Work Schedule: full-time in office
Sponsorship: Not available

Skills

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
Knowledge of industry standard engineering software; Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Blue Beam, and AG132 Lighting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Benefits

State of Colorado Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

Pay

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Schedule

Work Schedule: full-time in office