Photometric Specialist

Lonestar Lighting & Technology LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Lonestar Lighting & Technology LLC seeks a detail-oriented Photometric Specialist to develop precise photometric layouts and calculations for quotations and project execution. You will collaborate with sales, PM, and design teams to ensure code-compliant, energy-efficient lighting solutions that meet client specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, generating layouts, selecting fixtures, and maintaining thorough design documentation while staying current on industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience creating photometric layouts using industry software.
• Strong understanding of fixture performance, spacing, and illumination standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in electrical distribution or lighting industry preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Create photometric layouts and lighting calculations for proposals.
• Review drawings and specs to determine lighting requirements.
• Ensure layouts meet energy codes and project standards.
• Collaborate with quotations, PM and sales teams on scope.
• Recommend products and layout strategies to optimize performance and cost.
• Revise layouts per feedback or revisions.
• Maintain documentation of layouts and design files.
• Assist in substitutions and value engineering while preserving performance.
• Communicate technical lighting information to teams and customers.
• Stay current on lighting tech, energy codes, and best practices.
• Support project kickoff and design review meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Photometric layouts

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Industry experience

Lighting knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in lighting design, engineering, architecture, or related field (preferred)

Tools

AGi32

Visual

Job description

Description

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Lonestar Lighting & Technology is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Photometric Specialist to support lighting design and project execution through the development of accurate photometric layouts and lighting calculations. This role plays a critical part in supporting quotations, project management, and sales teams by ensuring lighting solutions meet project specifications, energy requirements, and customer expectations. The Photometric Specialist will collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to deliver efficient, code-compliant, and visually effective lighting designs.

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.

Requirements

• Experience creating photometric layouts using lighting design software such as AGi32, Visual, or similar programs preferred.
• 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.
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.