Lighting Designer I - Impactful, Inclusive Projects

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer/

Job summary

HDR, a leading building engineering firm, seeks a Lighting Designer I to support architectural teams with lighting design, documentation, CAD/model work, renderings, and calculations. You will contribute to energy and economic analyses and certification credits while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering with a focus on Lighting Design, strong software skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field
• Strong computer skills with core competencies using AGI32, eLumtools, Revit, AutoCad, and Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Active participant in employee-owned culture
• Intern Lighting Certified (LC) through NCQLP
• Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting or related field
• 1 year experience or internship with lighting design firm
• Experience with Healthcare, Science and Technology, Federal, or Entertainment facilities

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of a more-senior designer and with project teams on lighting design
• Produce project lighting documentation, CAD/model work, renderings, and calculations
• Address energy and economic calculations and building certification credits
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design

Tools

AGI32

eLumtools

Revit

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

3DS Max

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Rhino

Grasshopper

DIVA

iRay

Job description

HDR, a leading building engineering firm, seeks a Lighting Designer I to support architectural teams with lighting design, documentation, CAD/model work, renderings, and calculations. You will contribute to energy and economic analyses and certification credits while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering with a focus on Lighting Design, strong software skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, employee-owned culture.