Graduate Lighting Design Engineer

VanRath

Belfast City District

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Graduate development

Training and support

Exposure to lighting design

Specialist knowledge in lighting

Collaborative environment

Long-term career growth

Salary & benefits

Job summary

VanRath is seeking a Graduate Lighting Design Engineer in Belfast to join a growing team. You will develop lighting schemes, create technical drawings, and deliver lighting solutions across varied projects with full training and support.

The role offers hands-on experience with AutoCAD, DIALux evo, Relux, and lighting controls, plus close collaboration with architects, engineers and clients. Excellent career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical or Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Product Design or Interior Design backgrounds considered
Knowledge of, or interest in, lighting design and/or lighting controls
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software
Experience with DIALux evo or Relux advantageous
Willingness to learn to produce lighting calculations, technical drawings, sketches and reports
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to design
Interest in developing expertise in lighting controls and system commissioning
Passion for lighting, design and technology
Good communication and confidence to work with clients, consultants, contractors and colleagues

Responsibilities

Develop professional lighting schemes and technical drawings using AutoCAD
Produce lighting calculations, layouts and 3D visualisations using DIALux evo and/or Relux
Develop lighting control solutions for different environments and client requirements
Support programming, commissioning and technical support of lighting control systems (Casambi, Lutron RA3, Lutron HomeWorks QS, VIVE)
Liaise with architects, M&E consultants, electricians and clients
Attend site visits when required
Produce manufacturing and technical drawings for bespoke lighting products based on client specifications
Provide technical support to the sales team and customers
Keep up to date with new lighting products, standards and industry developments
Support projects from initial design through to development and delivery
Work with the wider team to ensure high-quality project delivery

Skills

Lighting design

AutoCAD

Revit

DIALux evo

Relux

Lighting controls

Technical drawings

Lighting calculations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Education

Electrical/Building Services eng degree

Product/Interior Design backgrounds considered

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

DIALux evo

Relux

Casambi

Lutron RA3

Lutron HomeWorks QS

VIVE

Job description

Graduate Lighting Design Engineer

Belfast | Excellent Career Development Opportunity

We are working with an established and growing business in Belfast who are looking to appoint a Graduate Lighting Design Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior-level engineer/designer who is looking to build a career within lighting design, technical engineering and project delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, architects, M&E consultants, electricians and the sales team, developing lighting designs and technical solutions across a range of projects. This is a non-managerial role, with full training and support provided to help the successful candidate develop their technical knowledge and grow within the business.

The Role

As a Graduate Lighting Design Engineer, you will be involved in:

Developing professional lighting schemes and technical drawings using AutoCAD
Producing lighting calculations, layouts and 3D visualisations using DIALux evo and/or Relux
Developing lighting control solutions to suit different environments, applications and client requirements
Supporting the programming, commissioning and technical support of lighting control systems, including Casambi, Lutron RA3, Lutron HomeWorks QS and VIVE
Liaising with architects, M&E consultants, electricians and clients
Attending site visits where required
Producing manufacturing and technical drawings for bespoke lighting products based on client specifications
Providing technical support and advice to the sales team and customers
Keeping up to date with new lighting products, technologies, standards and industry developments
Supporting projects from initial design through to development and delivery
Working closely with the wider team to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard

About You

We are keen to hear from recent graduates and junior-level candidates who have a strong technical mindset, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in lighting, design and technology.

You may have:

A degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Graduates from Product Design or Interior Design backgrounds will also be considered
Knowledge of, or an interest in, lighting design and/or lighting controls
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software
Experience with DIALux evo or Relux would be advantageous
The ability, or enthusiasm to learn, to produce lighting calculations, technical drawings, sketches and reports
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to design and problem solving
An interest in developing expertise in lighting controls and system commissioning
A passion for lighting, design and technology
Good communication skills and the confidence to work with clients, consultants, contractors and colleagues

Experience with lighting controls is desirable but not essential. The business is also open to candidates with a strong electrical, engineering or design background who are enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and building a long-term career within the lighting industry.

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