Lighting Designer 2

HDR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Lighting Designer II in the United States, Philadelphia area. You will work with project teams on all aspects of architectural lighting design, ensure CAD/model production standards, and support documentation from design to construction.

You will perform lighting calculations, energy analyses, and building certification support while building strong client relationships and contributing to marketing efforts. A strong background in lighting design and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering with a focus on Lighting Design.
• 5 years of hands-on architectural lighting design experience.
• Lighting Certified (LC) or ability to attain certification.
• Membership in IES and/or IALD affiliation.
• Strong skills with AGI32, eLumtools, Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in sustainable design practices.
• Strong verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on architectural lighting design aspects.
• Train and guide CAD/model production standards.
• Support design presentation and construction documentation production.
• Handle lighting calculations, energy and economic analyses, and codes compliance.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Support marketing and qualification package development.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Eng

5 years lighting design experience

Lighting Certified (LC)

IES/IALD membership

AGI32 proficiency

eLumTools proficiency

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Office

Sustainable design experience

Strong communication

Organization & time management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Task prioritization

Team and independent work

Employee-owned culture awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design

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

Tools

SketchUp

3DS Max

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Rhino

Grasshopper

DIVA

iRay

Lumion

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 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

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.

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.

Primary Location:United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Lighting Job Posting:Aug 3, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiritive 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.