Lighting Designer II

HDR
Philadelphia, PA
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Lighting Designer II at HDR, you will work with project teams on all aspects of architectural lighting design, taking responsibility for training and providing guidance to maintain CAD/model production standards. You will work under the guidance of more-senior staff, as well as working independently, to support design presentation and construction documentation production for architectural lighting design projects.

What You Will Do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include working with project teams, taking responsibility for lighting calculations, energy and economic calculations, building certification compliance credits, and CAD/model production, construction documentation, and construction administration support. You will also develop and build working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a fit for this role, you will need to have a strong background in architectural lighting design, with experience in sustainable design and a commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture. You will need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and work effectively individually and within team environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design or closely related field
  • 5 years of experience devoted to architectural lighting design
  • Lighting Certified (LC) through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) or the ability to attain
  • Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and/or Associate of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)
  • Strong computer skill using AGI32, eLumtools, Revit, AutoCad and Microsoft Office
  • Experience in sustainable design
  • 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

Benefits

  • LEED, WELL, and/or EDAC accreditation
  • SketchUp, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, DIVA, iRay, Lumion
  • PE license
  • Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) through IALD
  • Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or Architectural Engineering specializing in Lighting Design
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