Lighting Designer 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Lighting Designer I to contribute to architectural projects by handling lighting documentation, CAD/model production, renderings, and calculations. You will work under a senior designer within cross-disciplinary teams to deliver lighting concepts that meet energy and certification standards.

This role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting HDR’s employee-owned culture and project goals across

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (Lighting Design)

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

Intern Lighting Certified (LC)

1 year experience or internship in lighting design/engineering

Tools

AGI32

eLumTools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

3DS Max

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Rhino

Grasshopper

DIVA

iRay

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

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.

• 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
• 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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.