Photometric Designer: Lighting Layouts & Calculations

Lonestar Lighting and Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision insur

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Holiday Pay

Job summary

Lonestar Lighting & Technology is seeking a Photometric Specialist to develop accurate photometric layouts and lighting calculations for quotations and project execution. The role supports design and sales teams to meet project specs, energy requirements, and customer expectations.

The candidate collaborates with internal teams to deliver code-compliant, visually effective lighting designs and to stay current with lighting technology advancements and energy code changes.

Qualifications

• Experience creating photometric layouts using lighting design software such as AGi32 or Visual.
• Understanding of lighting fixture performance, spacing, mounting heights, and illumination standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, reflected ceiling plans, and project specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working within the electrical distribution or lighting industry preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in lighting design, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create photometric layouts and lighting calculations using industry software to support project proposals and specifications.
• Review project drawings, plans, and specifications to determine lighting requirements and performance criteria.
• Ensure lighting layouts meet energy codes, municipal requirements, and project performance standards.
• Collaborate with quotations, project management, and sales teams to support accurate project scope development.
• Recommend lighting products, fixture types, and layout strategies to optimize performance, cost, and constructability.
• Revise photometric layouts based on customer feedback, specification updates, or project revisions.
• Maintain organized documentation of layouts, calculations, and supporting design files.
• Assist in product substitutions and value engineering opportunities while maintaining lighting performance requirements.
• Communicate technical lighting information clearly to internal teams, customers, and manufacturers.
• Stay current on lighting technology advancements, energy code changes, and design best practices.
• Support project kickoff and design review meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Photometric layouts

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in lighting design, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

AGi32

Visual

Job description

Lonestar Lighting & Technology is seeking a Photometric Specialist to develop accurate photometric layouts and lighting calculations for quotations and project execution. The role supports design and sales teams to meet project specs, energy requirements, and customer expectations.

The candidate collaborates with internal teams to deliver code-compliant, visually effective lighting designs and to stay current with lighting technology advancements and energy code changes.