Lighting Designer - San Francisco, CA

The Opportunity Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is hiring a Lighting Designer in San Francisco, CA to deliver electric lighting, daylighting, and controls solutions on a range of project types—from design‑assist to full design‑bid‑build. The role requires close collaboration with project managers, electrical designers, EORs/QC reviewers, and architectural teams across Glumac offices. Position Summary Seeking a Lighting Designer with 2–5 years of lighting design experience (or equivalent) who can manage project delivery from conceptual sketches and renderings through fixture selection, specifications, calculations, and energy‑code documentation. The candidate will coordinate client and team communication, support technical research, and stay current on industry products and trends. Essential Job Functions Design electric lighting, daylighting, and controls; develop layouts, fixture schedules, specifications, and calculations with minimal supervision. Produce conceptual renderings (photo manipulation and software) and hand sketches to communicate lighting intent and installation methods. Coordinate closely with project managers, electrical designers, EORs/QC reviewers, architects, and MEP teams to integrate lighting with all trades. Manage client communication, scope, resources, and deliverables to meet project budgets and schedules. Prepare lighting portions of Energy Code Compliance documentation. Organize and facilitate design meetings, site visits, mock‑ups, and on‑site aiming and controls programming. Maintain relationships with lighting representatives; evaluate emerging products and industry trends before recommending them. Share knowledge and contribute to the lighting team through technical write‑ups, white papers, and mentoring. Required Qualifications 2–5 years of lighting design experience, or equivalent design experience. Design degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam. Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and AGI32. Strong prioritization, time‑management, and organizational skills. Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills for internal and client‑facing work. Familiarity with architecture, interior, and landscape basics and construction coordination. Ability to prepare fixture selections, specifications, calculations, and energy code documentation. Understanding of human visual system principles and how to apply them to lighting design. Preferred Qualifications Experience with mock‑ups, on‑site aiming, and controls commissioning. Demonstrated knowledge of major fixture manufacturers and industry trends. Experience producing technical white papers, reports, or memos to articulate design concepts. Memberships or credentials common in the lighting profession (IESNA, IALD) or professional credentials such as LEED AP or Lighting Certified (LC). Passion for sustainable, occupant‑centered lighting design and collaborative, multi‑office project work. Work Environment and Location Hybrid work environment with a requirement of two in‑office days per week in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S. Compensation Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience). The base salary is one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives. Equal Opportunity Employer Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tetra Tech