Lighting Designer III

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled in the Chicago and Houston offices.

ABOUT THE ROLE The successful candidate will work with multi-discipline teams across our multiple offices to deliver creative lighting solutions to clients, participating in the pursuit and project delivery for the full breadth of the firm’s project markets.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO - Independently develop basic to moderately complex construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems. Work with junior staff to assign tasks on projects. - Design lighting and control systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients. Analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems in regards to components and parts. Research and respond to design issues. - Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team. - Apply knowledge of energy code, electrical and energy codes, as well as IES recommendations, as it applies to lighting and control systems design. - Independently 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. - Understand integrated design and project deliverables, including deliverables associated with architecture, engineering, and related trades. Coordinate lighting documentation with associated trades. - Attend project and client meetings to represent the lighting discipline. Identify, elevate, and resolve lighting coordination items. - Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts. - Review and mark up shop drawings and submittals. - Gather information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents. - Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. - Have a basic understanding of profitability metrics. - Participate and attend industry events (manufacturer visits, conferences, webinars, etc) - Must be willing to perform overtime work and be willing to travel. - May perform other related tasks as needed.