Role: Lighting Designer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Location: El Cajon, CA
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Lighting Designer with strong technical design skills and experience in lighting systems for commercial projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing lighting layouts, photometrics, fixture specifications, and lighting controls while ensuring compliance with applicable California codes, energy standards, and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lighting Design: Develop lighting system designs including layouts, fixture selection, lighting controls, and photometric studies
Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet California Electrical Code, Building Code, Energy Code, Green Building Code, ADA Standards, NFPA 1104, and IESNA guidelines
Technical Drawings: Read and interpret construction documents and develop coordinated lighting design solutions
Photometrics & Calculations: Perform lighting calculations including Title 24 energy compliance and photometric analysis
Documentation: Prepare design documentation, respond to RFIs, and review submittals
Coordination: Work with engineering teams, architects, and contractors to ensure design accuracy and constructability
Tools & Software: Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, Visual Lighting Design tools, Design Master, Energy Pro, and Microsoft Office applications
Field Support: Conduct site visits and coordinate with field teams as required
Supervision: Support and supervise junior technicians when needed
Required Qualifications:
1-3 years of lighting design experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Lighting Design, Architecture, or related field
Strong understanding of lighting design fundamentals including photometrics, fixture specifications, and lighting controls
Experience reading and interpreting construction documents
Knowledge of California Electrical, Building, Energy, and Green Building Codes
Experience with Title 24 calculations and energy compliance requirements
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Experience with lighting design tools such as AGI32, Design Master, Energy Pro, or similar software
Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills
Work Environment:
Hybrid work model (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Fast-paced engineering and design environment
Collaborative multi-disciplinary team setting
Office and occasional field/site work required
Benefits:
100% paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Performance Bonuses, Continuing Education, Training, Career Development, Cell Phone Reimbursement
Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.