Lighting Designer

Description

Ewing Cole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking a motivated Lighting Designer I to join our New York office.

The Lighting Designer I performs lighting design and documentation as the lead role on smaller projects and under the support of a senior lighting designer on larger more complex projects. The individual is responsible for mentorship of a Lighting design intern position. They have passed the LC exam and completed the required work experience to successfully gain LC professional licensure.

• Completing lighting calculations in AGI and review calculations completed by lighting design intern and less experienced professionals to aid in fixture selections and layouts
• Has extensive knowledge of the IES lighting handbook and associated Recommended Practice documents
• Has extensive understanding of typical lighting design criteria including new/developing changes in the lighting design industry
• Review products and evaluate components, design quality of materials, issues of maintenance, product quality and provide recommendations for projects. Review comments/questions of junior staff on product selections and characteristics
• Understand cost impact of lighting product selections and control systems (including general mark-ups, labor costs, and typical $/SF budgets) for projects, and can specify within project budget.
• Knowledgeable in lighting control systems and develop one line diagrams, details, and specifications with minimal supervision from a senior lighting designer
• Extensive understanding of national and local lighting and energy codes specific to each project and capable of selecting products and completing design to meet these parameters.
• Lead coordination for lighting design team with architects and other disciplines for RCP coordination, design intent, W/SF for mechanical, etc.
• Prepare presentation material for clients and present ideas clearly and concisely
• Mentor less experienced lighting design staff with drafting requirements, lighting design concepts, project design process, etc.
• Edit lighting specifications with the supervision of a senior lighting designer
• Take ownership of a full design through all phases of a project with minimal supervision from a senior lighting designer
• Perform in‑house and on‑site construction administration tasks
• Document projects utilizing Auto Cad and Revit, and create mark‑ups for drafting by others
• Attend seminars and continuing education programs. Participate in design, analysis, and documentation training
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Architecture
• 0 to 3 years' experience
• Lighting Certified (LC) preferred
• Engineering calculation programs and equipment selection software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic computer analysis skills

Generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.