Lighting Project Designer

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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 first. We 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, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d 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 project’s 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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