Lighting Designer

Ghafari Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Educational Assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago seeks a Lighting Designer to design, analyze, and engineer lighting systems for industrial and commercial facilities. You will develop construction documents for lighting installations and controls under supervision, interfacing with project managers and clients to meet scope and codes.

The role requires expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32 and ElumTools, plus strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years related experience in the lighting design engineering field.
• Lighting Certification (L.C) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and engineer lighting systems and control for new/renovated facilities.
• Prepare construction documents for lighting installations and controls.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to produce drawings per company standards.
• Review shop drawings for conformance and support project quality.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

AGI32

ElumTools

Lighting design

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Lighting Certification (L.C) preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGI32

ElumTools

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, provides design, analysis and engineering for lighting, lighting control systems and circuiting for new construction and/or renovation of industrial and commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. The Lighting Designer will also provide the design and engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of lighting fixtures.

Essential Job Functions

• Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design, analyze, and engineer electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of lighting systems, sizing of equipment, etc.
• Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, lighting control systems, etc.
• Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company standards whether presenting mark‑ups to CAD drafter or performing CAD drafting.
• Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• With assistance, edit and draft project specifications.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

• 5+ years related experience in the lighting design engineering field

Certification

• Lighting Certification (L.C) preferred

Skills/Competencies

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in AGI32 and ElumTools Lighting Design Software
• Knowledge and application skills for design of facility lighting systems including lighting and power branch distribution
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive these benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Teladoc
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional License Reimbursement
• Educational Assistance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC,

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.