Lighting Designer
at CannonDesign

Summary

Join our multi-disciplinary team as an entry-level lighting designer and work under the direct supervision of our lighting team leader. You will participate in the preparation of basic construction documents, design lighting and controls systems, and develop knowledge of electrical and energy codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related degree by hire date (anticipated graduation in Spring 2025)
• Coursework in building systems engineering or architecture strongly preferred
• Related student internship work experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AGI, ElumTools, ComCheck) preferred
• Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required. Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, participate in the preparation of basic construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems
• Under direct supervision, design lighting and controls systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients
• Develop ability to analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems
• Develop knowledge of electrical and energy codes, as well as IES recommendations, and apply to lighting and control system design
• Under limited supervision, perform illuminance and lighting power density calculations and complete ComCheck/other record documents such as documentation for rebates/incentives, LEED/WELL certification, and other project-required records
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts
• Assist in the review and mark up of shop drawings and submittals
• Assist in gathering information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents
• Assist in visiting job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site
• Must be willing to perform overtime work
• May perform other related tasks as needed