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About the Role
As a growing firm, Michaud Cooley Erickson is seeking a motivated Lighting Designer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, expand your technical knowledge, and gain valuable hands-on experience working on diverse and impactful projects for exceptional clients. A lighting designer is an entry level position focused on developing the foundation for designing lighting systems and project delivery. Working under the guidance of Project Managers, Lead Designers, and Engineer of Record, you will develop the skills necessary to support lighting system design, create project documentation, and contribute to successful project outcomes while advancing your professional growth and career development.
Responsibilities
- Develops the skills to perform basic lighting design calculations under the direction of the Project Manager, Lead Designer, and Engineer of Record.
- Follows processes and design direction established in MCE’s master design standards and production standards.
- Develops skills to perform basic lighting selection and layout.
- Develops the skills to complete equipment schedules and specifications for lighting and lighting control systems.
- Develops understanding of basic lighting design software tools for calculating lighting intensity.
- Develops and understanding of energy code requirements for energy usage by lighting systems.
- Assists in setting up lighting mock-ups in MCE’s test lab.
- Uses design software, while working under the direction of the Project Manager, Lead Designer, and Engineer of Record, to set up the project sheets in the drawing software and draft existing conditions based on sketches provided by others.
- Completes drafting tasks based on hand-drawn sketches and mark-ups.
- Develops and understanding of details and schematic diagrams.
- Develops the skills to complete floor plans of design layouts for construction documents.
- Performs site visits and drafts existing conditions into design software.
- Maintains a well-organized workspace and electronic filing process.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited university or college required
- Able to learn quickly
- Able to apply theoretical knowledge gained in school to practical applications
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- High ethical standards
- Honesty and integrity
- Positivity
- Self-motivated to achieve results
- Written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
- Maintain positive work relationships both internally and externally
- Business casual dress for the work environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to climb a ladder at a job site.
Skills
- Lighting Certified (LC) from NCQLP preferred
- Revit and/or AutoCAD
- Lighting design software tools
- Microsoft Office Suite of products
Location
- in office
- hybrid
Work Type
- full-time
Experience Level
- entry level
Education Level
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $62,800 - $72,500 annually
Benefits
- Great Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
- Employer paid short term/long term disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid community service day and floating holiday
- Monthly parking allowance or bus pass
About the Company
- Michaud Cooley Erickson is a full-service engineering firm. We pride ourselves in providing high quality mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire protection, security, technology systems and energy management solutions for clients, as well as unprecedented commissioning to facilitate efficient operation of systems.
Equal Opportunity
- MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.