Intern, Lighting (Summer 2027)

Leo A Daly; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Leo A Daly is seeking a Summer Lighting Design Intern to support the creation and implementation of lighting solutions for interior and exterior spaces.

You will join a multi-discipline team, under senior designers, focusing on design concepts, CAD drawings, and technical documentation for multiple projects. Proficiency in REVIT MEP and related tools is preferred. This on-site internship in Omaha offers hands-on experience in architectural lighting.

Qualifications

• Design and specify project-appropriate lighting requirements.
• Assist with coordinating designs within a multi-discipline team.
• Develop and present conceptual lighting direction and visuals.
• Prepare narratives, reports, calculations, and drawings to a high quality.
• Support site investigations, cost estimates, and deliverable drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assists to design and specify project-appropriate lighting requirements.
• Coordinates designs with the work of others.
• Performs Revit modeling and detailing
• Assists to conduct site investigations and observations.
• Assists to prepare narratives, reports, hand and computer calculations, presentation renders, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Assists to perform cross-discipline discussions and coordination.

Skills

Graphic communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Architectural Engineering degree (lighting emphasis)

Tools

REVIT MEP

SketchUp

Rhino

3DS Max

Photoshop

InDesign

DIVA

Climate Studio

LightStanza

ELUMTools

AGi32

Job description

Leo A Daly

EEO Information

Leo A Daly Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Leo A Daly Company, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 402-391-8111. For more information about your rights under the law, see EEO is the Law

Description:

As a Summer Intern you will assist in creating and implementing lighting solutions that enhance the aesthetics and functionality of interior and exterior spaces.

Summer Interns work as part of a multi-discipline team performing lighting design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. You will perform assignments under the direct supervision of one or more senior lighting designers and concentrate on specific design or technical documentation tasks that contribute to overall projects. Assignments will include developing and presenting conceptual lighting design direction, validating the lighting design concept through computer aided visualizations and calculations, developing details to ensure the integration of lighting within the architectural environment, preparing cost estimates, and producing deliverable drawing sets for site plans, lighting plans, schedules, details, lighting control schedules and sequences of operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists to design and specify project-appropriate lighting requirements.
• Coordinates designs with the work of others.
• Performs Revit modeling and detailing
• Assists to conduct site investigations and observations.
• Assists to prepare narratives, reports, hand and computer calculations, presentation renders, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Assists to perform cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
• Additional assignments may include attending client and internal meetings, assisting with performing construction contract administration, and assisting with marketing/business development activities.

Requirements:

• Must be working towards graduation of ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a lighting emphasis.
• Knowledge and proficiency with computer software including REVIT MEP is preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency using the following software is a plus: 3D modeling software such as SketchUp, Revit, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, DIVA, or Climate Studio; Building energy code analysis software such as COMcheck; Lighting simulation analysis software, such as Iray or AGi32; Knowledge of LightStanza or ElumTools for REVIT
• Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills and knowledge of other building systems.
• Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Active involvement and demonstrated leadership skills in extracurricular activities on campus and in the community is preferred.

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.