Lighting Designer - Entry Level (Spring 2025 Hire)

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. The selected candidate will be hired with a May/June 2025 start date.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This entry-level position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direct supervision of our lighting team leader. Projects include new construction and renovation in many different markets, including educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Under direct supervision, participate in the preparation of basic construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems.
2. Under direct supervision, design lighting and controls systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients.
3. Develop ability to analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems.
4. Develop knowledge of electrical and energy codes, as well as IES recommendations, and apply to lighting and control system design.
5. Under limited supervision, perform illuminance and lighting power density calculations and complete ComCheck/other record documents such as documentation for rebates/incentives, LEED/WELL certification, and other project-required records.
6. Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
7. Assist in the review and mark up of shop drawings and submittals.
8. Assist in gathering information to respond to RFI's and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
9. Assist in visiting job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
10. Must be willing to perform overtime work.
11. May perform other related tasks as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

1. Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related degree by hire date (anticipated graduation in Spring 2025).
2. Coursework in building systems engineering or architecture strongly preferred.
3. Related student internship work experience preferred.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks.
6. Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AGI, ElumTools, ComCheck) preferred.
7. Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite).
8. Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required. Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.