Lighting Designer I

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm seeking a motivated Lighting Designer I to join their New York office. The role involves performing lighting design and documentation, mentoring interns, and leading smaller projects while collaborating with senior designers on larger projects.

Responsibilities

• Completing lighting calculations in AGI and review calculations completed by lighting design intern and less experienced professionals to aid in fixture selections and layouts
• Has extensive knowledge of the IES lighting handbook and associated Recommended Practice documents
• Has extensive understanding of typical lighting design criteria including new/developing changes in the lighting design industry
• Review products and evaluate components, design quality of materials, issues of maintenance, product quality and provide recommendations for projects. Review comments/questions of junior staff on product selections and characteristics
• Understand cost impact of lighting product selections and control systems (including general mark-ups, labor costs, and typical $/SF budgets) for projects, and can specify within project budget
• Knowledgeable in lighting control systems and develop one line diagrams, details, and specifications with minimal supervision from a senior lighting designer
• Extensive understanding of national and local lighting and energy codes specific to each project and capable of selecting products and completing design to meet these parameters
• Lead coordination for lighting design team with architects and other disciplines for RCP coordination, design intent, W/SF for mechanical, etc
• Prepare presentation material for clients and present ideas clearly and concisely
• Mentor less experienced lighting design staff with drafting requirements, lighting design concepts, project design process, etc
• Edit lighting specifications with the supervision of a senior lighting designer
• Take ownership of a full design through all phases of a project with minimal supervision from a senior lighting designer
• Perform in-house and on-site construction administration tasks
• Document projects utilizing AutoCad and Revit, and create mark-ups for drafting by others
• Attend seminars and continuing education programs. Participate in design, analysis, and documentation training
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Architecture
• 0 to 3 years' experience
• Engineering calculation programs and equipment selection software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic computer analysis skills
• Lighting Certified (LC) preferred

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more

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