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Remote Lighting Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Quanta Services

Designer

Ontario, CA · On-site +1

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design and construction knowledge for Lighting, Underground (UG) and Overhead (OH) Utility systems ... remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of ...

HBK Engineering, LLC

Designer

Ontario, CA · On-site +1

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design and construction knowledge for Lighting, Underground (UG) and Overhead (OH) Utility systems ... remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of ...

Aquent

Spatial Designer

Campbell, CA · On-site +1

$175K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Select and document physical materials, lighting systems, and manufacturing finishes that meet ... Graphic Designers to seamlessly embed 2D brand identity into 3D structures. * Author rigorous ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Merced, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Merced, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Farmersville, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Yuba City, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Lancaster, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Phelan, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Bergelectric

Designer

Escondido, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Overview The NTS Designer participates in the coordination and design of installation drawings and ... Working Environment This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote ...

Bergelectric

Designer

Escondido, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Overview The NTS Designer participates in the coordination and design of installation drawings and ... Working Environment • This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote ...

icreatives

Graphic Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Graphic Designer (Fashion Focus) Temp-to-hire 100k-110k - $50-$55/hr 100% Remote We're seeking a talented Graphic Designer with a passion for fashion to join our client's creative team. As a Graphic ...

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How much do remote lighting designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote lighting designer in California is $71,814.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,100.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote lighting designer?

A Remote Lighting Designer is responsible for creating lighting designs for various projects, such as theater productions, concerts, events, or architectural spaces, while working remotely. They collaborate with clients, directors, and production teams using digital lighting visualization software and communication tools. Their tasks include designing lighting plots, selecting fixtures, programming lighting cues, and ensuring the design meets artistic and technical requirements. Remote Lighting Designers often provide guidance for on-site crews to implement their designs effectively. This role requires expertise in lighting principles, software proficiency, and strong communication skills to execute projects from a distance.

What does a remote lighting designer do?

A Remote Lighting Designer typically spends their day developing lighting layouts, producing digital renderings, specifying equipment, and attending virtual meetings with architects, engineers, and clients. Collaboration is facilitated through project management platforms, video conferencing, and file-sharing tools, enabling seamless integration with multidisciplinary teams despite the remote setting. Strong communication is essential, as designers regularly present concepts, respond to feedback, and coordinate timelines to ensure projects progress smoothly. This remote setup offers the flexibility of independent work while maintaining the collaborative spirit that is vital in delivering successful lighting projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote lighting designer?

To thrive as a Remote Lighting Designer, you need expertise in lighting design principles, color theory, and spatial planning, usually supported by a degree in lighting design, architecture, or a related field. Familiarity with lighting design software such as AutoCAD, DIALux, Revit, or Vectorworks, and knowledge of relevant standards or certifications (like CLD or IES) are important. Strong communication, creativity, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for collaborating remotely and delivering innovative solutions. These competencies enable designers to efficiently create effective lighting plans, communicate ideas clearly to clients and teams, and meet project goals from a distance.

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Infographic showing various Remote Lighting Designer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,814 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Building Solutions Automation Designer "Remote"

Henpen Corporation

Fremont, CA • Remote

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Building Automation Solutions Architect

Remote (U.S.) | 20–50% Travel | Full-Time Direct Hire

$120,000–$145,000 Base + 10% Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

Join a Global Technology Leader Transforming Intelligent Buildings

We are partnering with a global technology organization recognized for delivering innovative Building Automation, Smart Building, IoT, and Energy Management solutions across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and enterprise facilities.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing technical leadership role where you'll architect integrated smart building solutions that help organizations improve operational efficiency, sustainability, occupant comfort, and energy performance.

If you enjoy working with customers, solving complex integration challenges, and designing enterprise automation solutions, this is an outstanding opportunity to influence next-generation intelligent buildings.

Why This Opportunity?
  • Remote position with national project exposure
  • Competitive compensation plus 10% annual bonus
  • Work with leading-edge Building Automation and IoT technologies
  • Design enterprise solutions for Fortune 500 and large commercial clients
  • Highly visible technical role partnering with Sales, Engineering, and customers
  • Strong career growth within a global technology organization
  • Excellent benefits and collaborative culture focused on innovation
What You'll Do

As the Building Automation Solutions Architect, you'll serve as the technical expert responsible for designing complete smart building ecosystems.

You'll work directly with customers to understand business objectives and develop integrated solutions that connect:

  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • HVAC Controls
  • Lighting Control Systems
  • Security & Access Control
  • Energy Management Platforms
  • Cloud-Based Building Management Systems
  • IoT Devices and Smart Building Technologies
  • Legacy Building Systems
  • Enterprise Software Platforms

You'll partner with Sales and Engineering throughout the solution lifecycle—from discovery and architecture through implementation support—ensuring customers receive scalable, high-performance solutions.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Building Automation, Smart Building, Building Controls, or Systems Integration experience
  • Hands-on experience designing integrated BAS/BMS solutions
  • Strong understanding of HVAC controls, lighting controls, security systems, and energy management
  • Experience integrating multiple building technologies into unified platforms
  • Working knowledge of cloud-based Building Management Systems
  • Experience with enterprise integration protocols
  • Strong customer-facing consulting or solution architecture experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

  • Niagara Framework
  • BACnet
  • Modbus
  • MQTT
  • OPC UA
  • LonWorks
  • Tridium
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
  • Siemens Desigo
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Honeywell
  • Automated Logic (ALC)
  • Distech Controls
Important Requirements
  • This is NOT a software development or programming position.
  • Candidates must have hands-on Building Automation, BAS/BMS, or Smart Building systems experience.
  • Must be comfortable working directly with customers to design technical solutions.
  • Ability to travel 20–50% throughout the U.S. (occasional international travel possible).
  • U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) only.
  • Current or future visa sponsorship is not available.
Compensation
  • Base Salary: $120,000–$145,000
  • 10% Annual Bonus
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Remote Work Environment
  • National Project Exposure

If you're passionate about intelligent buildings, enterprise automation, IoT integration, and designing innovative solutions that transform the built environment, we'd like to speak with you.