Senior Lighting Designer — Architectural & Collaborative

BKV Group (US); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BKV Group in Washington, DC seeks a Lighting Designer with 8–12 years of architectural lighting experience to join our Electrical Engineering team. You will collaborate with architects, interior designers and engineers to deliver high‑performance lighting solutions across multifamily, hospitality, corporate, and civic projects.

You will develop lighting concepts, perform calculations and documentation, and coordinate with disciplines using Revit, AGi32 and ElumTools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8–12 years of professional experience in architectural lighting design.
• Proficiency in Revit and lighting analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers and engineers to integrate lighting solutions that align with overall project goals.
• Develop innovative lighting concepts that enhance aesthetics, functionality, and user experience.
• Prepare and coordinate lighting documentation, including drawings, models, renderings, and client presentations with all disciplines.
• Perform lighting calculations, photometric analysis, etc. to support design decisions and ensure compliance with codes.
• Utilize tools such as Revit, AGi32, and ElumTools to develop accurate design solutions.
• Design and document lighting control strategies balancing design intent, performance, and budget.
• Manage multiple project deadlines while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Support Senior Engineering Staff with contributions to broader project and team initiatives as needed.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AGi32

ElumTools

Lighting design expertise

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field

Job description

BKV Group in Washington, DC seeks a Lighting Designer with 8–12 years of architectural lighting experience to join our Electrical Engineering team. You will collaborate with architects, interior designers and engineers to deliver high‑performance lighting solutions across multifamily, hospitality, corporate, and civic projects.

You will develop lighting concepts, perform calculations and documentation, and coordinate with disciplines using Revit, AGi32 and ElumTools.