Lighting Designer I

The OpportunityLUMA, the Architectural Lighting Design group within PAE Engineers, is looking for a creative and technically-minded Lighting Designer I to join our award-winning lighting studio in Seattle. This is an opportunity to explore how light transforms architecture while developing the foundational skills needed for a career in professional lighting design. You will be part of an integrated team that values design intent as much as technical performance.

In this role, you will support the design process from initial concept through construction, using everything from hand sketching and physical mock-ups to advanced digital modeling in Revit and AGI. You’ll work closely with project leads to translate ideas into detailed documentation, ensuring that every space we design is both beautiful and functional. If you are a collaborative designer who is open to constructive critique and eager to master the art and science of light, we want to hear from you.

Who We ArePAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs.

As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

What You'll DoDevelop design and technical skills to increase knowledge and experience required for this position and to grow as a professional lighting designer

Support design and production documentation to convey lighting design concepts and design intent using design techniques and software, inducing but not limited to, hand sketching, mock-ups, participation in design charrettes, Revit/BIM production, lighting calculation software (AGI
32, Light Stanza, etc.)Interact and promote the core values of PAE and professionalism with project team members both internal and external

Attend meetings with team members representing PAE under the LUMA brand

Complete assigned work on time with instruction from the project leads

Support preparation and production of project deliverables with attention to detail

Demonstrate accountability as an integral member of the design teams in which you are involved

Actively participate in project design and construction phases

Participate in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting professional relationships and knowledge

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring College Degree required, preferably in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Theatrical Lighting Time management and organization

Open and receptive to constructive critique

Clear graphic and oral communication of design

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), preferred

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)

Experience with photometric analysis software (AGi
32), preferred

Experience with 3D digital design modeling software (Sketchup, 3DS Max, Rhino, or similar), preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer Hiring Base Salary Range: $61,900 - $80,500 annual

This position is eligible for time and a half overtime payThe base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs.

The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of  addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Employer paid health insurance…