Sustainable Lighting Designer for Multi‑Sector Buildings

Tetra Tech; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentini Associates in New York is seeking a Mid-Level Lighting Designer to join a busy, collaborative team within Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group. You will design lighting solutions for diverse projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and deliver documentation and analyses that meet code and client goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and AGI32, and a strong eye for sustainability and daylighting strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related professional experience in lighting design for large and complex buildings.
• Knowledge of energy codes and daylight harvesting (Preferred).
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities across disciplines.
• LEED Accreditation (Preferred) and collaborative design approach.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate fixture layouts, specifications and photometric calculations for supervisory review
• Produce drawings and associated documentation
• Adhere to all jurisdictional code and requirements
• Prepare lighting fixture schedule, cut packages, and provide fixture options and selections
• Provide energy analysis calculations (LPDs)
• Develop creative lighting concepts and design presentations
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and manufacturers
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project presentations
• Attend trade shows
• Visit manufacturer representatives and fixture manufacturers
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and mock‑up results
• Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities
• Assist with fixture research, controls integration, and sustainable design strategies
• Complete assigned tasks and project documentation on time while managing multiple priorities
• Takes ownership of assignments, can work independently or as part of a team

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

BS/BA/BAE in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AGI32

Rhino

3-D Studio Max

COMcheck

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Cosentini Associates in New York is seeking a Mid-Level Lighting Designer to join a busy, collaborative team within Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group. You will design lighting solutions for diverse projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and deliver documentation and analyses that meet code and client goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and AGI32, and a strong eye for sustainability and daylighting strategies.