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Lighting Designer

$60.7k - $85k

Stantec

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity Are you a recent graduate or emerging professional lighting designer with a passion for design, sustainability and creative problem solving? Are you seeking an exciting job opportunity where you can experience the field of lighting design within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment? Stantec's Lighting Design group offers talented professionals the opportunity to transform visions into designs that illuminate some of the most impressive buildings in the world. We are looking to add a lighting designer with 0 - 3 years of experience to our award-winning Lighting Design group. The candidate would be responsible for working on lighting designs, luminaire selection, lighting controls, energy code compliance and all aspects of lighting design and documentation. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working collaboratively alongside other creative minds and problem solvers. This position will be hybrid with at least 3-days per week in person. Office location could be in Austin, Austin, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, or Seattle. Your Key Responsibilities

  • - Developing lighting design solutions and collaborating with the design team.
  • - Producing lighting layouts in Revit.
  • - Photometric calculations utilizing AGI32 or LightStanza software.
  • - Implementing energy code compliant designs and providing code calculations.
  • - Lighting control intent, documentation and specifications.
  • - Report writing.
  • - Developing presentation materials, renderings and graphic packages.
  • - Developing luminaire schedules and pulling product specification sheets.
  • - Develop and review mock-ups.
  • - Collaboration with design team.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • - Can-do approach to project work and assignments.
  • - Competent knowledge of and proficiency working in Revit.
  • - Familiarity with BIM applications such as SketchUp, Enscape, Navisworks, Lumion, Rhino.
  • - Understanding of applicable building and energy codes and ability to apply them for typical project types.
  • - Able to apply best practices of appropriate content for lighting drawings (plans, elevations, sections and details).
  • - Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • - Ability to research and present design options.
  • - Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
  • - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • - Familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Adobe tools.
  • - Competent knowledge of and proficiency with photometric calculation software such as LightStanza, AGI32, photometric toolbox, and IES files.
Education and Experience
  • - Bachelors' degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • - Entry level new graduates to three years' experience designing lighting systems and performing lighting calculations for projects.
Preferred Auxiliary Qualifications:
  • - Prior experience in the field of lighting design
  • - Member or Design member of the IALD or IES EP membership
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Pay Range:
  • Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$60,700.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
  • Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$65,100.00 - $91,200.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements Primary Location: United States | WA | Seattle Other Locations: United States | IL | Chicago Organization: 2804 Buildings-US West BSS-Seattle WA Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Individual contributor Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 26/09/2026 03:09:49 Req ID: 1008003 #additional Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. Stantec

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