Lighting Design Engineer

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 Com Check 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.,AGi
32) is acceptable

Strong oral and written communication skills

Professional demeanor and understanding of workplace conduct

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!

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.