Illumination Engineering Intern; Summer

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at  .

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Broomfield, CO and must report to the office most business days (80%+ of the work week).

Acuity’s Internship Program is a 10–12 week summer experience open to college students. During this paid program, students gain hands‑on experience, learning through meaningful work while exploring future career opportunities.

Interns work on real projects, build relationships across the business and gain exposure to leaders, teams and functions throughout Acuity. Internships serve as an important early-career pipeline, helping students explore future opportunities at Acuity, including the BUILD program and full‑time roles.

BUILD is Acuity's two-year rotational development program for recent graduates, designed to provide hands‑on experience, structured development, and exposure to career opportunities across the business.

Help design the future of lighting! The Nexus Innovation team at Acuity is looking for an enthusiastic and observant person with an appetite for experimenting with light.

This Summer you will:

• Use Solid Works / Rhino / Photopia to assist with designing, simulating, building, and testing prototype light engines and luminaires.
• Collaborate with engineers to invent new illumination systems.
• Use photometric software to perform lighting calculations related to prototype evaluation and competitive benchmarking.

• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and business concepts
• Adapt and thrive in changing, fast-paced environments
• Take ownership and show initiative in their work
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with others
• Use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
• Seek feedback and are motivated by continuous learning and development
• Embrace technology and are eager to learn new tools and ways of working
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future immigration sponsorship is not generally supported for internship roles, but may be considered in limited circumstances based on business needs and company policy

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or a related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Lighting and/or optical design classes
• CAD (such as Rhino or Solid Works)
• Proven problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong time…