Lighting Design Engineer
Hybrid / Detroit, MI
Full Time
Ingenuity empowered by curiosity.
Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long-lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.
What we are looking for:
Critical Thinkers. Creative problem solvers. Collaborative Teammates. Future Leaders.
Our Detroit office is looking for a Lighting Design Engineer to create lighting systems for various environments, optimizing visibility, energy efficiency, and ambiance, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Why join us?
Diverse projects. Drive to Innovate. Collaborative team. Kahn Legacy. Employee Owned. Work-Life Balance.
Full-time positions also offer competitive salary and benefits, 401K with employer match, discretionary bonuses, vacation and sick time, and a hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Designing energy efficient lighting and control systems
Performing photometric and energy usage calculations including ComCheck reports
Ensuring designs comply with local codes, national standards (NEC, NFPA, etc.), and client specifications
Developing lighting plans with circuiting and controls, photometric plans, and fixture schedules
Developing illuminance and control schedules complying with codes and user requirements
Developing generic and project specific control wiring diagrams
Developing lighting system studies and reports
Assisting in gathering and evaluating information for engineering studies
Collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and other technical disciplines to integrate lighting and control systems into building designs
Incorporating sustainable design practices to support LEED, WELL, or other green building certifications
Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure construction accuracy
Meeting with clients to understand their needs and propose lighting and control system solutions
Presenting technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Guiding junior engineers and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards
Staying up to date with industry trends, new codes, and emerging technologies to enhance firm capabilities
Some travel may be required
Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, lighting design, or related field
5-7 years of relevant lighting design experience in the A/E industry
NCQLP LC Certification
Working knowledge of ASRHRAE 90.1, Chapter 9 and IES Lighting Library Standards
Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office programs
Experience with lighting software, preferably Visual Lighting; proficiency with comparable software (i.e.,AGi32) is acceptable
Strong oral and written communication skills
Professional demeanor and understanding of workplace conduct
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume to Natasha.Fitzpatrick@akahn.com.
Albert Kahn Associates is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We realize that not everyone will meet 100% of our desired qualifications, but they could still be a great fit!
About the Company
To apply, click the button below to submit a cover letter and resume to
Natasha.Fitzpatrick@akahn.com.
Albert Kahn Associates, Inc., through responsible leaders, shall recruit, hire, upgrade, train and promote in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, misdemeanor arrest record in which there has been no conviction, disability, except where disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era.