Junior Lighting Designer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

We are currently recruiting a Junior Lighting Designer to join our lighting team. In this role, you will demonstrate your passion for lighting design by assisting lighting designers with the design of interior/exterior lighting for various building facilities. The successful candidate will work effectively in a team-based environment and will possess the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects from project managers.

In this role, you will:

require advanced written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Qualified candidates will have experience and basic knowledge of lighting design, technology, theory principles and possess minimum skill in AutoCAD 2019, eLume/Revit 2023/BIM360 and AGI 32. Knowledge and experience with any other 3D design software are a bonus. You will be responsible for:

• Conducting research on lighting design and product information for projects and tracking responses
• Analyzing design alternatives and recommending lighting solutions that meet our clients' needs
• Assisting with generating and interpreting computer modeling and manual lighting calculations
• Providing lighting plans
• Developing fixture mounting details

You will be a great fit if you come with:

• University degree or College Diploma (Architectural Engineering Program with a major in Lighting Design) preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to stay focused and work effectively under pressure required.
• Basic knowledge of lighting design, technology, and theory principles.

Skills/abilities:

• Previous lighting design work experience.
• Practical lighting knowledge.
• A passion for lighting design.
• Experience and basic proficiency in AutoCAD 2019, eLume, Revit 2023, BIM360, and AGI 32.
• Experience in 3D design work.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Onsite

Travel: Limited travel is required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.