Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Lighting Designer III
Design and coordinate architectural lighting systems for projects from concept to construction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As an architectural lighting designer you will support the studio’s inspiring and demanding projects, providing trade‑specific system design, layout, calculations, and coordination with other trades, while conducting field inspections to assess existing conditions and guide new work. • Create designs from concept through construction administration and produce CAD/Revit lighting drawings. • Support lighting system design for new installations, retrofits, replacements, and upgrades across diverse projects. • Learn and follow drawing organization and company standards. • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work assignments. • Attend project meetings and coordinate lighting design with clients and team members. • Conduct field inspections to assess existing conditions and guide new work. • Participate in continuing education seminars on technical or professional topics.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad/revit
- ▸lighting design
- ▸system calculations
- ▸trade coordination
- ▸field inspections
- ▸client coordination
What You Bring
The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, can work independently when needed, holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, has 3–5 years of lighting design experience, and is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, AGI Calculation, Photoshop, InDesign, and SketchUp. • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theater, Lighting Design, or Architectural Engineering. • 3–5 years of lighting design experience. • Proficiency with the latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit. • Working knowledge of AGI Calculation software, Photoshop, InDesign, and SketchUp. • Passion for lighting design and continuous learning.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸3-5 years
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸photoshop
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
Our designers have created standout projects such as the special grid lighting for the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta and the iconic illumination of Cornell University’s Bill & Melinda Gates Hall, demonstrating innovative, collaborative design. The role offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—four 9‑hour days in the office and a 4‑hour remote day on Friday—plus social events. Syska Hennessy Group offers a flexible benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with generous matching, paid time off, transit/parking stipend, training and development opportunities, professional‑development bonuses, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. The New York salary range for this position is $75,083 – $100,265 USD, with actual compensation determined by experience, skill set, and location. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Training and professional development courses with incentive bonuses. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups. • Competitive paid time off and transit/parking stipend. • Half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time