Senior Lighting Designer - Energy Sector

Energy Sector – Senior Lighting Designer

For retrofit projects.

Northwest Edison is a commercial electrical contracting company specializing in lighting, sustainability projects, and electrical service work. For over 25 years we have been designing and installing energy efficient lighting and lighting control systems throughout the Western US.

Northwest Edison wants to expand their lighting design team in Bothell, WA. This team surveys, compiles, specifies and designs lighting upgrades in the commercial, industrial, institutional and roadway sectors. This is a fast paced, multi-faceted position and provides an opportunity to work in the energy conservation market and learn and grow with the illumination industry. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful, and have lighting retrofit and design experience.  We’d like to see the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility, composure and a good sense of humor. 

The position will work closely with customers, the manager of lighting design, material acquisition specialists, utility incentive reps and project managers.  This role will require the successful candidate to create lighting and power plans for tenant improvement projects. Scrupulous note taking and organizational ability are key to success.

At Northwest Edison we demand the utmost respect and kindness be shown to our customers, vendors and co-workers.  This is a collaborative environment where there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained.  Because this position will be in an office environment the successful candidate needs to be prepared to spend normal business hours at the office including some early mornings and late nights, should the work load require extra time and effort.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group
• Help determine lighting/controls project pricing based on RFP/RFQs
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and industry standards
• Perform calculations and equipment selection for Interior, Exterior and Roadway lighting projects, including controls.
• Provide training, inspiration, communication and design direction for the project team
• Perform site visits and issue reports
• Edit/write specifications. Help customers create their lighting/controls standards
• Foster client relationships

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Independently evaluates and applies judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from design through construction
• Lead and manage projects successfully
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AGI
• Lead design of lighting systems and perform as Lighting Designer of record

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Lighting Design
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Compensation: Northwest Edison offers a very competitive salary based primarily on experience, full benefits package including health, Vision, Dental, paid time off (PTO) 401K and profit sharing.

• Background checks, motor vehicle report/checks and pre-employment drug screening will be required.