Lighting Designer 1

HDR, Inc.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Pennington, NJ is seeking a Lighting Designer I to join our employee-owned team.

You will support senior designers, collaborate with architectural project teams, and contribute to the art, science and business of lighting design across healthcare, science and technology facilities. You will prepare project lighting documentation, CAD/model outputs, renderings, calculations and building-certification credits, while ensuring timely delivery within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field.
• Strong computer skills with core competencies using AGI32, eLumtools, Revit, AutoCad, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of a more-senior designer, and work with architectural project teams on all aspects of lighting design.
• Prepare project lighting documentation, CAD/model production, presentation materials and renderings, lighting calculations, energy and economic calculations, and building certification credits.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Organization & time management

Prioritization

Team player

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering (Lighting Design)

Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or Architectural Engineering (Lighting Design)

Tools

AGI32

eLumtools

Revit

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Lighting Designer I, we'll count on you to:

• Work under the guidance of a more-senior designer, and work with architectural project teams on all aspects of the art, science and business of lighting design
• Take responsibility for project lighting documentation, CAD/model production, presentation material and renderings, lighting calculations, energy and economic calculations, and building certification compliance credits.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Intern Lighting Certified (LC) through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP)
• Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design
• 1 year experience or an internship with a lighting design, architectural/engineering, or engineering consulting firm that produced architectural lighting documentation.
• Experience with Healthcare, Science and Technology, Federal, or Entertainment facilities preferred.
• SketchUp, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, DIVA, iRay
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field
• Strong computer skills with core competencies using AGI32, eLumtools, Revit, AutoCad, and Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective working individually and within team environments
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pennington: $65,688 - $93,840 New York: $71,400 - $102,000

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Other Locations: United States-New York-New York

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Lighting

Job Posting: Sep 14, 2026