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Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... With assistance, edit and draft project specifications. * Conduct field measuring and checking at ...

Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... With assistance, edit and draft project specifications. * Conduct field measuring and checking at ...

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... With assistance, edit and draft project specifications. * Conduct field measuring and checking at ...

Lighting Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities * Use ... Begin to familiarize/learn the process for reviewing monthly fee drafts with Project Manager ...

Senior Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $91K/yr

As a designer, taking the design intent and turning it into the work product. 20% designer, 80 ... Reviews monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal * Understands how to apply ...

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Create technical drafting for lighting, electrical schematics, and AV system designs. * Develop and update lighting layouts and CAD models using AutoCAD and Revit. * Prepare detailed project ...

Design lighting layouts that include basic control sensors and draft lighting control sequences of ... Coordinate with other engineering teams, interior designers, architects, and any other owner ...

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Create technical drafting for lighting, electrical schematics, and AV system designs. * Develop and update lighting layouts and CAD models using AutoCAD and Revit. * Prepare detailed project ...

Design lighting layouts that include basic control sensors and draft lighting control sequences of ... Coordinate with other engineering teams, interior designers, architects, and any other owner ...

Design lighting layouts that include basic control sensors and draft lighting control sequences of ... Coordinate with other engineering teams, interior designers, architects, and any other owner ...

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How much do drafter lighting designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for drafter lighting designer in the United States is $27.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Drafter Lighting Designer vs Lighting Technician?

AspectDrafter Lighting DesignerLighting Technician
CredentialsDrafting certifications, lighting design knowledgeLighting certifications, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, architectural firmsConstruction sites, event setups
Industry UsageArchitectural, entertainment, commercial projectsInstallation, maintenance, operation

The Drafter Lighting Designer focuses on creating detailed lighting plans and drawings during the design phase, working closely with architects and designers. In contrast, the Lighting Technician implements and maintains lighting systems on-site. Both roles require technical knowledge, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Drafter Lighting Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,220 per year, or $28 per hour.

Lighting Designer

Dearborn, MI

Ghafari Associates LLC
Architectural Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

General Summary

The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, provides design, analysis and engineering for lighting, lighting control systems and circuiting for new construction and/or renovation of industrial and commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. The Lighting Designer will also provide the design and engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of lighting fixtures.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design, analyze, and engineer electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of lighting systems, sizing of equipment, etc.
  • Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
  • Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, lighting control systems, etc.
  • Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company standards whether presenting mark-ups to CAD drafter or performing CAD drafting.
  • Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
  • With assistance, edit and draft project specifications.
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
  • Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
  • Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

  • 3-6+ years related experience in the lighting design engineering field

Certification:

  • Lighting Certification (L.C). preferred

Skills/Competencies:

  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in AGI32 and ElumTools Lighting Design Software
  • Knowledge and application skills for design of facility lighting systems including lighting and power branch distribution
  • Bluebeam
  • BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong attention to detail

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated aTop Workplace to Work, Crain'sCool Place to Work, and aBest and Brightestcompany to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, andportfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)
By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
By email at hr@ghafari.com
If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC's policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.