Lighting Design Intern: Hybrid, Revit & AutoCAD Mentorship

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lighting Design Intern in the Chicago area to support MEP lighting work on diverse building projects. You will work under senior lighting designers, using Revit and AutoCAD to create detailed lighting drawings and contribute to design outcomes.

This role emphasizes hands-on mentorship, collaboration across teams, and growth within a hybrid work environment that combines Jacobs offices and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Rising Junior or Rising Senior and basic lighting design knowledge.
• Familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD and lighting calculation software (AGI32).

Responsibilities

• Create MEP drawings with a focus on lighting systems for various building design projects using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with senior lighting designers to deliver project outcomes.
• Develop organizational and time-management skills in a hybrid work environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) in Architecture / Architectural Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGI32

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Lighting Design Intern in the Chicago area to support MEP lighting work on diverse building projects. You will work under senior lighting designers, using Revit and AutoCAD to create detailed lighting drawings and contribute to design outcomes.

This role emphasizes hands-on mentorship, collaboration across teams, and growth within a hybrid work environment that combines Jacobs offices and remote locations.