Senior Lighting Designer

Michael Baker International

Senior Lighting Designer leading and delivering lighting design solutions for complex building projects at Michael Baker International. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advancing design goals with technical expertise.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads design efforts for building projects by preparing layouts, drawings, and supporting documentation under the guidance of senior staff.
Assists with lighting design tasks, including lighting layouts, basic lighting calculations, and coordination of fixture selections for building projects.
Utilizes design software such as AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction drawings and design layouts.
Applies engineering and design fundamentals to support internal and external client requirements.
Researches and evaluates design options by understanding and documenting basic advantages and disadvantages of alternatives.
Reviews project requirements, specifications, and design standards to support quality and accuracy of assigned work.
Prepares illustrations, sketches, and layout studies in accordance with project direction.
Assists with cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation within quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
Coordinates with architects, interior designers, engineers, and other disciplines as part of a collaborative project team.
Maintains organized project records, drawing files, and image resource files.
Participates in design reviews and incorporates feedback from supervisors and project team members.
May assist with site visits, field coordination, and review of shop drawings or submittals, as appropriate to experience level.
Communicates clearly with internal team members and supports client-facing efforts as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two-year technical degree or certification required; Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
7-9 years of overall experience
Ability to apply basic design and engineering principles to assigned tasks.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit; willingness to continue developing technical proficiency.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Interest in lighting design and building systems is strongly preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and PDF software (Bluebeam or Adobe preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

lighting designbasic lighting calculationsdesign fundamentalscost estimatesschedulestechnical documentationdesign reviewsfield coordinationshop drawingssubmittals

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillstime-management skillscollaborative workclient-facing communication

Certifications

two-year technical degreecertification in Lighting DesignBachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in Architectural EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering