Lighting Designer

Ghafari As; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Lighting Designer to deliver design, analysis, and engineering for lighting and control systems on new construction and renovation projects, under supervision.

You will develop construction documents, coordinate with disciplines, perform field measurements, and ensure quality, budget and schedule while advancing advanced lighting software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3-6+ years of lighting design experience
• Lighting Certification (LC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and engineer electrical lighting systems for installation, interconnection, and control.
• Review project scope, budget, design approach and constraints with PM or client.
• Adhere to project quality, budget and schedule.
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages for lighting and control systems.
• Produce construction documents per company standards; coordinate with CAD drafters.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• Edit and draft project specifications with assistance.
• Conduct field measurements at the project site.
• Maintain organized project files with calculations and references.
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

AGI32

ElumTools

Bluebeam

BIM 360 / ACC

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hybrid

Dearborn, MI

Birmingham, AL

Fort Worth, TX

Full time

R-100310

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

• 3-6+ 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

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 (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/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 is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff … 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, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

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.