Lighting Designer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Lighting Designer I, we'll count on you to:

• Work under the guidance of a more-senior designer, and work with architectural project teams on all aspects of the art, science and business of lighting design
• Take responsibility for project lighting documentation, CAD/model production, presentation material and renderings, lighting calculations, energy and economic calculations, and building certification compliance credits.
• Perform other duties as needed

• Intern Lighting Certified (LC) through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP)
• Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design
• 1 year experience or an internship with a lighting design, architectural/engineering, or engineering consulting firm that produced architectural lighting documentation.
• Experience with Healthcare, Science and Technology, Federal, or Entertainment facilities preferred.
• Sketch Up, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, DIVA, iRay
• Local candidates preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field
• Strong computer skills with core competencies using AGI
  32, eLumtools, Revit, Auto Cad, and Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective working individually and within team environments
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pennington: $63,273- $90,390 {Pay Transparency New York City}: $68,775 - $98,250

Primary

Location:

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations: United States-New York-New York, United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Lighting

Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.