Photometric Specialist: Lighting Calculations & Design

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lonestar Lighting & Technology is seeking a detail-oriented Photometric Specialist to support lighting design and project execution through accurate photometric layouts and calculations.

This role collaborates with quotations, project management and sales to ensure lighting solutions meet project specifications, energy requirements, and customer expectations, while staying current on lighting tech and codes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

AGi32

Visual Lighting

Job description

Lonestar Lighting & Technology is seeking a detail-oriented Photometric Specialist to support lighting design and project execution through accurate photometric layouts and calculations.

This role collaborates with quotations, project management and sales to ensure lighting solutions meet project specifications, energy requirements, and customer expectations, while staying current on lighting tech and codes.