Lighting Designer I — CAD, Revit & Calculations

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Lighting Designer I to join architectural project teams in New Jersey. You will support all aspects of lighting design, develop documentation, CAD models, renderings, and perform lighting calculations.

You’ll work under a senior designer and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals in a fast-paced environment. Local candidates preferred for on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field.
• Experience with healthcare, science & technology, federal, or entertainment facilities preferred.
• Intern Lighting Certified (LC) through NCQLP - preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of a more-senior designer on all aspects of lighting design.
• Prepare project lighting documentation, CAD/model production, renderings, and lighting calculations.
• Ensure energy and economic calculations and building certification credits are addressed.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Culture fit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering (Lighting Design) or closely related field

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

Intern Lighting Certified (LC) through NCQLP - preferred

Tools

AGI32

eLumtools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Lighting Designer I to join architectural project teams in New Jersey. You will support all aspects of lighting design, develop documentation, CAD models, renderings, and perform lighting calculations.

You’ll work under a senior designer and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals in a fast-paced environment. Local candidates preferred for on-site collaboration.