Lighting Designer - Entry Level

Summary

Join CannonDesign's multi-disciplinary team as an entry-level lighting designer, working under the direct supervision of the lighting team leader. You will participate in preparing construction documents and specifications for lighting and control systems, designing lighting and controls for various clients, and performing illuminance calculations. The role involves analyzing engineering documents, applying electrical and energy codes, and recommending improvements to processes. You will also assist with shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and site visits. Overtime work is required. The position offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related degree by hire date
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of basic construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in building systems engineering or architecture strongly preferred
• Related student internship work experience preferred
• 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)
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time summer hours
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs
• Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses