Lighting Designer

As a Lighting Designer, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting building design projects while working closely with experienced designers and engineers. This role offers the opportunity to build a strong technical foundation through exposure to a variety of design tasks, including lighting design for building systems. Under the guidance of senior staff, you’ll contribute to project drawings, layouts, and technical documentation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and developing skills that support your long-term growth as a designer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports design efforts for building projects by preparing layouts, drawings, and supporting documentation under the guidance of senior staff.

Assists with lighting design tasks, including lighting layouts, basic lighting calculations, and coordination of fixture selections for building projects.

Utilizes design software such as AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction drawings and design layouts.

Applies engineering and design fundamentals to support internal and external client requirements.

Researches and evaluates design options by understanding and documenting basic advantages and disadvantages of alternatives.

Reviews project requirements, specifications, and design standards to support quality and accuracy of assigned work.

Prepares illustrations, sketches, and layout studies in accordance with project direction.

Assists with cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation within quality, budget, and timeline requirements.

Coordinates with architects, interior designers, engineers, and other disciplines as part of a collaborative project team.

Maintains organized project records, drawing files, and image resource files.

Participates in design reviews and incorporates feedback from supervisors and project team members.

May assist with site visits, field coordination, and review of shop drawings or submittals, as appropriate to experience level.

Communicates clearly with internal team members and supports client-facing efforts as needed .

Lighting Design Exposure

Assists in the development of building lighting systems, including fixture layouts and basic lighting controls concepts.

Supports lighting analyses using tools such as AGI32, ElumTools, or similar software (training and mentoring provided).

Learns and applies applicable codes and standards related to lighting and electrical systems.

Gains exposure to lighting narratives, fixture schedules, and coordination with electrical design elements.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to apply basic design and engineering principles to assigned tasks.

Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit; willingness to continue developing technical proficiency.

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Interest in lighting design and building systems is strongly preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and PDF software (Bluebeam or Adobe preferred).

Education and Experience

Two-year technical degree or certification required; Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.

5-7 years of overall experience

Coursework or early experience in building lighting design is a plus.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Interest in pursuing lighting-related credentials (e.g., NCQLP Lighting Certified or IALD CLD) is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional site visits.

Ability to sit for extended periods and use standard office equipment.

Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. during site visits.

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

The position allows for a hybrid flexible work schedule, with 2 days in the nearest geographical office to the employee’s home.

Compensation The salary range for this position is $69,000- $100,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.