Lighting Project Designer

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career At IMEG one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S. we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 3000 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance flexibility continuoustraining and development opportunities andcommunity impact. We reward innovation hard work and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing and wed love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Lighting Project Designer in our Farmington Hills MI office. As a Lighting Project Designer you will focus on growth a more proactive approach to design and taking ownership of projects. This role includes leading smaller projects without the requirement of senior lighting staff. It also comprises an introduction to project management and proposal writing. This position will be expected to work within the projects monetary budget train mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

Determining appropriate design standards and illuminance and uniformity targets based on IES recommendations
Select appropriate luminaire options and specifying these in a luminaire schedule as well as coordinate with Luminaire and controls representatives for product information and pricing
Create visual presentations using power point Bluebeam InDesign photoshop AGI32 or other methods to illustrate design concepts for client meetings
Creating luminaire layouts and or perform illuminance calculations using AGI32 software
Design lighting layouts including basic control sensors and drafting lighting control sequences of operations and zone schedules in Revit or more rarely in AutoCAD
Coordinate with electrical engineering teams on circuiting emergency lighting and energy code documentation (ComCheck) as well as other engineering teams
Be an active member and actively contribute to the local section of the illuminating engineering society
Attend project job site visits to review existing conditions or luminaire/controls installations while corresponding and coordinating with interior designers and architects as needed throughout the project
Assist in creating and attend luminaire mockups either in office or at a project job site
Develop consistent quality across projects. Provide feedback and support the development of IMEG standards and begin to develop client relationships on projects
Collaborate with senior lighting design team members project executives or client executives to learn and write proposals and begin to manage projects of smaller to middle size and complexity

Required Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in design techniques tools and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
Enriched 2D and 3D visualization and design skills.
Expanded knowledge and understanding of lighting design including both visual and technical aspects.
Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including AGI32 lighting software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
Proficiency in the use of BIM software
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering Theatrical Lighting Design Interior Design or equivalent required
3 years of experience minimum required 4 preferred in the building design consulting industry
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

OR

Associates degree or certificate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
7 years of experience minimum required 8 preferred in the building design consulting or construction industry

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit walk stand talk see hear and lift objects up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to drive kneel stoop crouch crawl reach with hands or arms and grasp or pull
Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

IMEG an employee-owned corporation is committed to investing in employees futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO flexible schedule and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally employees are eligible to enroll in health dental vision and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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