Cosentini Associates - Lighting Designer (Mid-Level) - Hybrid

Tetra Tech; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentini Associates in New York is seeking a Mid-Level Lighting Designer to join a busy, collaborative team within Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group. You will design lighting solutions for diverse projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and deliver documentation and analyses that meet code and client goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and AGI32, and a strong eye for sustainability and daylighting strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related professional experience in lighting design for large and complex buildings.
• Knowledge of energy codes and daylight harvesting (Preferred).
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities across disciplines.
• LEED Accreditation (Preferred) and collaborative design approach.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate fixture layouts, specifications and photometric calculations for supervisory review
• Produce drawings and associated documentation
• Adhere to all jurisdictional code and requirements
• Prepare lighting fixture schedule, cut packages, and provide fixture options and selections
• Provide energy analysis calculations (LPDs)
• Develop creative lighting concepts and design presentations
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and manufacturers
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project presentations
• Attend trade shows
• Visit manufacturer representatives and fixture manufacturers
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and mock‑up results
• Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities
• Assist with fixture research, controls integration, and sustainable design strategies
• Complete assigned tasks and project documentation on time while managing multiple priorities
• Takes ownership of assignments, can work independently or as part of a team

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

BS/BA/BAE in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AGI32

Rhino

3-D Studio Max

COMcheck

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Cosentini Associates - Lighting Designer (Mid-Level) - Hybrid

The Opportunity: Cosentini Associates (www.cosentini.com), a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Lighting Designer to our Lighting team based in New York. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers, and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.

Why Tetra Tech

Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

As a Lighting Designer at Cosentini, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a busy, growing Lighting Design department within a large well established and reputable engineering firm. We work across all sectors of the market including high‑rise residential, hospitality, healthcare, education and more. We put a strong emphasis on sustainability. We are a collaborative architectural lighting design practice dedicated to creating inspiring, thoughtful, and technically sophisticated lighting solutions.

Your Role

• Produce accurate fixture layouts, specifications and photometric calculations for supervisory review
• Produce drawings and associated documentation
• Adhere to all jurisdictional code and requirements
• Prepare lighting fixture schedule, cut packages, and provide fixture options and selections
• Provide energy analysis calculations (LPDs)
• Develop creative lighting concepts and design presentations.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and manufacturers.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project presentations.
• Attend trade shows
• Visit and consult manufacturer representatives to keep apprised of latest technologies
• Visit and consult custom fixture manufacturers
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and mock‑up results.
• Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities.
• Assist with fixture research, controls integration, and sustainable design strategies.
• Complete assigned tasks and project documentation on time while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Takes ownership of assignments, can work both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• BS/BA/BAE in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering or related field
• Architectural / Electrical Engineering / Lighting Design background
• 3-5 years of related professional experience in lighting design for large and complex buildings
• Proficient in Auto CAD, Revit, and AGI32
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Proficient in COMcheck
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Motivated and shows professional initiative
• Knowledge of manufacturers, fixtures, specifications, industry standards and energy codes
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Coordinates with other disciplines
• Knowledge of 3-D modeling programs, i.e. Rhino, 3-D Studio Max, etc. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of daylight harvesting systems (Preferred)
• LEED Accreditation (Preferred)

Life at Tetra Tech

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Compensation

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000

Portfolio not to exceed 5 pages and/or 10MB

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.

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