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Albert Kahn Associates

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United States , Detroit

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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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