Lighting Designer 2

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR in Pennington, NJ seeks a Lighting Designer II to join our Building Engineering Services team. You will collaborate on architectural lighting design, advance CAD/model production, and perform lighting and energy calculations for diverse projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Architectural Engineering (Lighting), 5 years of lighting design experience, and LC or ability to attain, with proficiency in AGI32, Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 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) or ability to attain.
• IES and/or IALD membership.
• Strong computer skills with AGI32, eLumTools, Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Experience in sustainable design.
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams on all aspects of architectural lighting design.
• Train and guide to maintain CAD/model production standards.
• Support design presentation and documentation production under supervision and independently.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Support marketing efforts and qualification packages.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

5 years lighting design experience

Strong verbal communication

Organization & time management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Prioritize multiple tasks

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering (Lighting)

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?

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.

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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

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.

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: $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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.