Lighting Designer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Performance-based bonus

Flexible work options

Wellness resources

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Lighting Designer II to support the Pivotal Lighting Design studio. You will work with senior lighting designers to develop presentation boards, luminaire schedules, cut sheets, and perform illumination calculations.

Proficiency with AGi32 or Lightstanza, Revit, AutoCAD, and the Adobe suite is preferred. NCQLP certification is ideal with a year to obtain; strong communication and energy-code awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–8 years in the lighting industry.
• Knowledge of design processes, light sources and luminaire components, lighting controls, photometry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and design software.
• Proficiency with AGi32 or Lightstanza.
• NCQLP certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with concept realization software is a plus.
• Ability to translate ideas into visuals.
• Familiarity with energy code compliance methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop presentation boards, luminaire schedules, and cut sheets.
• Perform illumination and lighting calculations using AGi32 or similar tools.
• Research lighting products and controls for projects.
• Document lighting layouts in Revit for construction documents.
• Conduct construction submittal reviews and respond to RFI questions.
• Perform project site visits to verify field conditions and as-builts.

Skills

Lighting design

AGi32

Revit

AutoCAD

Lightstanza

NCQLP Certification

Communication

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Photometry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theatrical Lighting Design, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)

Bluebeam Revu

AGi32

Lightstanza

Job description

Overview

Lighting Designer II – AEI’s Pivotal Lighting Design studio is a leading, multidisciplinary engineering practice delivering high-performance lighting solutions. AEI is a recognized engineering firm with broad experience in exterior environments, civic, and corporate projects. Learn more at https://pivotallightingdesign.com/

We have a great opportunity to join Pivotal in a Lighting Designer II role in our Chapel Hill, NC office.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will work with senior lighting designers, supporting the design and documentation process from concepts through construction. Tasks include developing presentation boards, luminaire schedules, and cut sheets, performing illumination and LPD calculations in AGi32 or similar software, researching lighting products and controls, documenting lighting layouts in Revit, conducting construction submittal reviews, and performing project site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theatrical Lighting Design, or Architectural Engineering with 3–8 years of experience in the lighting industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of the design process, light sources and luminaire components, lighting controls, computer‑generated lighting calculations, and photometry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop), and Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency with AGi32, Lightstanza, or similar lighting calculation and rendering software.
• Certification by the NCQLP, or a similar credential, or the ability to obtain certification within one year.
• Additional experience with concept realization software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to express conceptual ideas in a visual format.
• Familiarity with energy code compliance methodology and documentation tools.

Effective Skills to Help You Flourish

• Experience combining data to perform and evaluate system calculations and design options.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to anticipate design work, delegate, and balance workloads.
• Curiosity to continue learning through in-house seminars and continuing education.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills; excellent organization and time management.
• Motivation focused on client outcomes; ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working both independently and within teams, in-person and virtually.
• Participation in a lighting industry professional organization (e.g., IES, IALD, WILD).

What You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where well-being matters and you are supported.
• Real opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development, and exposure to high‑impact projects.
• Collaborative teammates who challenge the status quo and foster innovation.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, a performance-based year‑end bonus, and perks such as flexible work options and wellness resources.

If this dynamic environment aligns with your ambitions, we would love to connect. Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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