Lighting Designer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

CMTA, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible non-accrual vacation

Business travel reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual to join their Energy Solutions division in Fairfax, VA. The role involves working with engineers to design and manage LED lighting projects, providing innovative solutions for various clients.

The ideal candidate has a background in electrical design and is familiar with AutoCAD and AGi lighting software. They will help produce high-quality construction documents while collaborating within a dynamic team environment. The role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of electrical design and/or lighting experience.
• EIT certificate is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, bid, project manage, and commission LED lighting retrofit projects.
• Work with a team of engineers to produce construction documents.

Skills

Audit/survey existing lighting systems

Read and interpret engineered drawings

Design experience with AutoCAD/Revit

Experience with AGi lighting software

Leadership and project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Location

Fairfax, VA

Job Description

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. This role involves working with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission LED lighting retrofit and replacement projects for various clients of CMTA. The ideal candidate is typically a self‑motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.

Desired Experience

• 0-3+ years of electrical design and/or lighting experience
• EIT certificate is preferred but not required

Desired Skills

• Audit/survey existing lighting systems
• Read and interpret engineered drawings, schematics, specifications, etc.
• Determine LED lighting retrofit/replacement solutions
• Work with a team of engineers and designers to produce high‑quality construction documents
• Design experience with AutoCAD/Revit is preferred but not required
• Experience with AGi lighting software is preferred but not required
• Leadership and project management

Desired Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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