Lighting Designer 2
HDR, Inc.
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Job summary
HDR, Inc. is seeking a Lighting Designer II in Pennington, NJ to lead architectural lighting projects and mentor CAD/model production. You will contribute to energy/efficiency calculations, building certification credits, and design development under senior staff guidance.
Qualified candidates have 5+ years in lighting design, a relevant degree, and credentials like LC/NCQLP. Proficiency in AGI32, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BIM workflows is essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering focusing on Lighting Design.
- 5 years of architectural lighting design experience.
- LC NCQLP certification or ability to attain.
- IES and/or IALD membership.
- Strong CAD and BIM tools proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead architectural lighting design across projects.
- Train and guide CAD/model production standards.
- Support design presentation and documentation production.
- Develop relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Support marketing and qualifications packages.
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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?
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. 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.
- Work with project teams on all aspects of the art, science and business of architectural lighting design
- Take responsibility for training and providing guidance to maintain CAD/model production standards.
- Work under the guidance of more-senior staff, as well as working independently, to support design presentation and construction documentation production for architectural lighting design projects. Take responsibility for lighting calculations, energy and economic calculations, building certification compliance credits, and CAD/model production, construction documentation, and construction administration support.
- Develop and build working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Support marketing efforts, development of qualification packages, and industry leadership.
- Perform other duties as needed
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- Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) through IALD
- Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design
- PE license
- Lighting design experience in the following market sectors: Healthcare, Science and Technology, Federal, Entertainment, Corporate Commercial, and Civic.
- LEED, WELL, and/or EDAC accreditation.
- SketchUp, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, DIVA, iRay, Lumion
- Local candidates preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field
- 5 years of experience devoted to architectural lighting design
- Lighting Certified (LC) through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) or the ability to attain
- Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and/or Associate of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)
- Strong computer skill using AGI32, eLumtools, Revit, AutoCad and Microsoft Office
- Experience in sustainable design
- 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
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.
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.
- 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: $88,792 - $126,845 New York: $96,513 - $137,875
- 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
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