Job Description
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity Our Buildings Specialty Lighting practice is expanding and looking for a Lighting Designer to join our growing team. Are you an emerging professional lighting designer with a passion for design, sustainability and creative problem solving? Are you seeking an exciting job opportunity where you can experience the field of lighting design within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment? Stantec's Lighting Design group offers talented professionals the opportunity to transform visions into designs that illuminate some of the most impressive buildings in the world. We are looking to add a lighting designer with 2 years of post-graduate years of experience to our award-winning Lighting Design group. The candidate would be responsible for working on lighting designs, luminaire selection, lighting controls, energy code compliance and all aspects of lighting design and documentation. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working collaboratively alongside other creative minds and problem solvers. This position will be hybrid with at least 3-days per week in person at the Boston or Philadelphia office.
Your Key Responsibilities - Project Involvement
- approximately 95% of time.
- Develop lighting design solutions and collaborating with the design team.
- Produce lighting layouts and design documentation in Revit.
- Develop and analyze photometric calculations utilizing AGI32 or LightStanza software for verification of design intent.
- Implement energy code compliant designs and provide code compliance calculations.
- Lighting control intent, documentation and specifications.
- Develop presentation materials, renderings, graphic packages and written reports.
- Develop luminaire schedules and provide design appropriate product specification cut-sheets.
- Develop and review mock-ups and test sample luminaires to support design strategies.
- Attend and engage in project design meetings, as applicable.
- Apply basic technical skills and design documentation processes to produce accurate and timely deliverables.
- Collaborate across the practice to enhance our commitment to an integrated practice model and the value of design excellence.
- Develop lighting designs for a variety of project types including, but not limited to, commercial workplace, civic, educational, healthcare, multi-family residential, hospitality, cultural, aviation, and transportation.
- earning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical Skills - approximately 5% of time.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of technologies, integration platforms, and trends in the lighting market.
- Engage with vendors for hands-on learning of products and technologies for use in design and specification.
Your Capabilities and Credentials - Motivated self-starter with can-do collaborative team approach to project work and assignments.
- Competent knowledge of and proficiency working in Revit.
- Able to apply best practices of appropriate content for lighting drawings (plans, elevations, sections and details).
- Strong understanding of interior architectural design principles and user experience in the built environment.
- Ability to research and present design options.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Adobe type graphic tools.
- Familiarity with, and ability to produce, project-related documents, including sketches, graphic packages, and reports to appropriate standards.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards applicable to the industry.
- Familiarity with, and ability to apply, sustainable and human centric design principles within projects, including LEED and WELL Building Standard.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills for successful transdisciplinary collaboration.
- Strong organizational skills, in addition to an ability to manage one's own time an prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Competent knowledge of photometric tools such as AGI32 or LightStanza, photometric toolbox, and IES files.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in related design field or equivalent combination of
Education and Experience Minimum of 2 years of related post graduate work experience. The related experience shall be predominately in architectural lighting design.
Preferred Auxiliary Qualifications
IALD or IES membership and engagement.
LEED or WELL accredited professional Application submission to include portfolio link or attachment of portfolio.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Primary Location: United States | MA | Boston
Organization: BC-2808 Buildings-US Northeast BSS
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2025 12:06:59
Req ID: REQ250000P9 Stantec
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, 3 days per week,