Architectural Lighting Design Technician

Title: Architectural Lighting Design Technician

Location: Omaha, NE

Company: Light Plan Design, Inc., a subsidiary of Schnackel Engineers, Inc.

If you are looking to put your Architectural Lighting Design expertise and skills to use on a wide range of project types including high-rise, multifamily residential, retail, restaurant, office, and mixed-use projects, Light Plan Design is the place for you! Light Plan Design, Inc. is a Lighting Design firm that coordinates closely with the MEP/FP/IT design services that Schnackel Engineers, Inc. offers. We are seeking a fulltime Architectural Lighting Design Technician to help our Lighting Designers develop beautiful, unique, and sustainable Architectural Lighting Designs for clients throughout North America.

The Opportunity:

• Bring Lighting Designs to Life: Your expertise and skills will make the Lighting Designer's vision a reality.
• Make Light Plan Design, Inc. the Premier Lighting Design Company: Your work will directly translate to the Lighting Designers' ability to mold the future of Light Plan Design and the services it offers.
• Learn the Lighting Design Industry: You will quickly learn the Lighting Design industry under the mentorship of the Lighting Designers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documenting the Lighting Designer's ideas and design in a high-quality set of plans that can be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for permit and that can be bid by the Electrical Contractors.
• Assisting with photometric calculations and energy code compliance calculations.
• Assembling cut sheet packages for the luminaires and lighting control systems selected by the Lighting Designers.
• Coordinating with the Lighting Designers and the MEP/FP/IT design team to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Other tasks assigned by the Lighting Designers.

What We Are Looking For:

Candidates must:

• Be creative and have a desire to learn the Lighting Design industry.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Have a desire to learn photometric calculation software such as Acuity Brands' Visual and AGi32.
• Have a desire to learn how to perform energy compliance calculations per IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, and California Energy Code requirements.
• Have a desire to learn lighting controls per IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, and California Energy Code requirements.
• Possess exceptional communication and organization skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Be able to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments with a desire to work efficiently.

Favored consideration will be given to candidates who:

• Possess or in the process of obtaining a degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Lighting Design.
• Have previous experience in the Lighting Design industry.
• Are proficient in performing energy compliance calculations per IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, and California Energy Code requirements.
• Have a deep understanding of lighting controls per IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, and California Energy Code requirements.
• Are proficient in applying requirements of the building codes and life safety codes in regards to egress and emergency lighting.
• Possess or have desire to obtain National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) Lighting Certification (LC) credential.
• Possess or have desire to obtain LEED AP BD+C credential.
• Have previous experience in designing power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications plans including all associated circuitry, details, one line diagrams, and specifications.

Why Join Light Plan Design, Inc.?

• Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• Work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.
• Embrace the challenge of a role that combines technical expertise, innovation, creativity, and leadership.
• Lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next generation.

Ready to lead the charge in redefining Lighting Design? Apply now to become a part of a new era in Lighting Design that couples Lighting Design and unprecedented coordination with MEP engineering.