Entry Level Lighting Designer
The Entry Level Lighting Designer at Confidential Client in Seattle is responsible for creating construction drawings focused on lighting design for building and transportation projects, collaborating closely with architects and engineers. This role emphasizes the use of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation software, requiring strong analytical and organizational skills, and offers opportunities for professional growth and licensure pursuit within a supportive team environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Entry Level Lighting Designer role in International, WA supports lighting design for building and transportation projects. You will prepare construction drawings and lighting documentation, collaborate with architects, interior designers and engineers, and apply lighting calculations and modeling tools to support project delivery.
- Create and produce construction drawings with a focus on lighting design for buildings and transportation projects
- Coordinate lighting layouts and details with architectural and engineering teams
- Use Revit, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation to develop plans and documentation
- Perform lighting calculations and renderings (AGi32 or similar) to support design decisions
- Prepare lighting specifications, schedules, and as-built documentation
- Support senior designers and engineers during design development, review cycles, and construction administration
- Attend project meetings and site visits as required; communicate technical information clearly
- Ensure quality control and attention to detail across drawings and deliverables
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related design discipline
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate construction documents
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- EIT or FE credentials, or actively pursuing architectural/engineering licensure
- Practical experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation on production projects
- Experience preparing construction plans and specifications
- Familiarity with AGi32 or other photometric/lighting-analysis tools
- Experience working directly with architects, interior designers, engineers, and lighting designers
Compensation & Location
- Estimated base pay: $31,587 per year (estimated)
- Location: International, WA — on-site or as defined by the hiring client (see Careertakes for details)
Note: The salary shown is an estimate provided by the source. Final compensation, benefits, and work location details will be provided by the Confidential Client during the hiring process.
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Industry: Engineering
- This role will require collaboration across multiple project teams and may include occasional travel to project sites.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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