Lighting Systems Design Engineer - Clearwing

Clair Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clair Global in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a System Design Engineer to support Operations and Installation with designing lighting systems, drafting infrastructure and installation drawings, and addressing field questions from the installation teams.

You will collaborate with rigging and AV engineers on interdisciplinary projects, review drawings, BOMs, and change orders, and help maintain technical standards while pursuing continual process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of design, installation, or production experience in lighting systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT for drawings
• Knowledge of ETC Lighting products and integrated control systems
• Construction documentation experience (floor plans, RCPs, schematics)
• Understanding of bid processes and consultant specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented, interdisciplinary collaboration mindset
• Continuous process improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Attend design and project kickoff meetings
• Draft infrastructure and installation documentation (light plots, single-line diagrams, schematics, floor plans, RCPs)
• Collaborate with rigging and AV engineers on construction drawings
• Review drawing packages
• Review and validate bills-of-materials for scope
• Author change orders for contracted projects
• Respond to technical questions during installation and update docs
• Develop knowledge of current and new technologies
• Maintain vendor relationships through meetings and training
• Assist in developing technical standards and processes

Job description

Function:

The position of System Design Engineer will involve supporting the Operations and Installation teams in the integration process through designing fully functional lighting systems, drafting infrastructure and shop/installation drawings, and addressing installation-related questions from the field. Engineering personnel report to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend design and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings, as necessary.
• Draft infrastructure and installation documentation, including light plots, Lightwright files, single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment floor plans, RCPs, sections/elevations, mounting/installation details, point-to-point/box schedules, wire pull schedules, panel schedules, etc.
• Collaborate with rigging and AV-specific engineers on construction drawings for interdisciplinary projects (AVLRD).
• Review drawing packages drafted by other engineers as needed.
• Reviewing existing bills-of-material for functional completeness per the scope of work of the project.
• Authoring change orders for contracted projects as needed.
• Respond to technical questions from the Operations and Installation teams during installation and update installation documentation as needed according to installation schedules.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers.
• Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, educational sessions, and consistent communication.
• Assist in the development and implementation of technical standards and processes.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of lighting fixtures and control systems, including 5 years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience.
• High proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Autodesk REVIT.
• Working knowledge of ETC Lighting products and integrated control systems.
• In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams.
• Understanding of bid processes and consultant specification documentation.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet or exceed project-driven deadlines.
• Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary culture.
• A mentality of constant process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skill/Experience Preferences:

• Working knowledge of:
  
  • Lightwright
  • Vectorworks
  • High voltage (120/208v) power distribution
  • Low-voltage control system wiring
  • Networking system programming
  • Typical commercial building means and methods
• Certifications:
  
  • ETCP Entertainment Electrician

Physical Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.