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Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$70K - $85K/yr

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 ...

L1 Lighting Technician Department / Team: Orlando Production Location: Orlando, FL Type: Seasonal ... distribution is properly set up. -Be able to program and run shows on Grand MA architecture ...

Project Manager - Lighting

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

At The Lighting Group, our ServiceFirst culture drives everything we do. We are seeking a detail ... Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and internal teams.

Project Manager - Lighting

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

At The Lighting Group, our ServiceFirst culture drives everything we do. We are seeking a detail ... Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and internal teams.

For residential customers, ABM ES offers a broad range of services including power distribution, lighting design and installation, wiring and switches, relocations, replacements, emergency repairs ...

Lighting Technician

Pittsburgh, PA ยท On-site

$20 - $24/hr

The ideal candidate has previous experience with controlled lighting systems, moving heads, power distribution, and familiar with mobile staging (Stageline experience preferred). The majority of this ...

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Journeyman Electrician

Manalapan, NJ ยท On-site

$33 - $45/hr

From its origin as a small lighting distributor in San Antonio, Texas, FSG has evolved into one of the country's leading commercial electrical contractors (ENR Top 25 in 2025). FSG offers a wide ...

Lighting Technician

Pittsburgh, PA ยท On-site

$20 - $24/hr

The ideal candidate has previous experience with controlled lighting systems, moving heads, power distribution, and familiar with mobile staging (Stageline experience preferred). The majority of this ...

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From its origin as a small lighting distributor in San Antonio, Texas, FSG has evolved into one of the country's leading commercial electrical contractors (ENR Top 25 in 2025). FSG offers a wide ...

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How much do lighting distributor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for lighting distributor in the United States is $16.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Lighting Distributors face when managing client projects?

Lighting Distributors often encounter challenges such as coordinating delivery schedules with tight project timelines, ensuring compatibility of lighting products with clients' technical requirements, and managing inventory to prevent delays. Effective communication with manufacturers, contractors, and end-users is crucial to address specification changes or supply chain issues. Staying up-to-date with the latest lighting technologies and regulations also helps distributors provide valuable guidance to clients and maintain a competitive edge.

What is the difference between Lighting Distributor vs Lighting Sales Representative?

AspectLighting DistributorLighting Sales Representative
CredentialsMay require industry knowledge, sales experienceTypically needs sales skills, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, supplier officesClient sites, showrooms, sales offices
Employer & Industry UsageLighting suppliers, wholesalers, distributorsManufacturers, lighting companies, retailers
Search & Comparison IntentFinding suppliers, distribution servicesLooking for sales reps, product info

Lighting Distributors focus on sourcing and supplying lighting products to retailers or contractors, managing inventory and logistics. Lighting Sales Representatives primarily promote and sell lighting products directly to clients, building relationships and providing product expertise. Both roles require industry knowledge but differ in their core functions and work environments.

What are lighting distributors?

Lighting distributors are companies or individuals who purchase lighting products, such as bulbs, fixtures, and controls, from manufacturers and then sell them to retailers, contractors, or end-users. They play a crucial role in the supply chain by providing access to a wide range of lighting solutions, offering product expertise, and often assisting with logistics and technical support. Lighting distributors can serve commercial, industrial, and residential markets, ensuring customers get the right products for their needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lighting Distributor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lighting Distributor, you need a solid understanding of lighting products, sales techniques, and market trends, often supported by experience in electrical supply or wholesale distribution. Familiarity with inventory management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and product cataloging tools is typically required. Strong negotiation, customer service, and communication skills help build lasting client relationships and resolve issues efficiently. These skills are crucial for maximizing sales opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a competitive edge in the lighting industry.
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Lighting Designer

Lighting Designer

Ghafari Associates LLC

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site, Remote

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 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

  • 5+ 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

Benefits:

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training

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.