Graduate Lighting Design Engineer: Start Your Career

VanRath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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

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.