Lighting Designer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

Location

Fairfax, VA

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. This role involves working with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission LED lighting retrofit and replacement projects for various clients of CMTA. The ideal candidate is typically a self‑motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.

• 0-3+ years of electrical design and/or lighting experience
• EIT certificate is preferred but not required

• Audit/survey existing lighting systems
• Read and interpret engineered drawings, schematics, specifications, etc.
• Determine LED lighting retrofit/replacement solutions
• Work with a team of engineers and designers to produce high‑quality construction documents
• Design experience with AutoCAD/Revit is preferred but not required
• Experience with AGi lighting software is preferred but not required
• Leadership and project management

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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