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Albert Kahn Associates

Location:
United States, Detroit

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Albert Kahn Associates 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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

What we offer:

401K with employer match
discretionary bonuses
vacation and sick time
hybrid work arrangement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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