Lighting Designer

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems. As a Lighting Designer based in San Diego, California , you’ll support the delivery of innovative building and transportation projects through high-quality lighting design and electrical documentation.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, and design professionals to develop lighting solutions that enhance functionality, safety, and user experience. You’ll create and coordinate design drawings using industry-standard software, contributing to projects from concept through design development while maintaining quality, accuracy, and project schedules.

What you’ll do

• Develop lighting design and construction drawings for building and transportation projects
• Create and coordinate MEP documentation with architectural and engineering teams
• Produce design deliverables using Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
• Perform lighting calculations and analyses using AGI32
• Support project teams with design coordination and technical documentation
• Ensure drawing quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, or a related design or engineering discipline
• Experience preparing construction documents in Revit
• Experience using AGI32 for lighting analysis and design
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Experience collaborating with architects, interior designers, and lighting designers
• Experience in electrical design, with an emphasis on lighting design
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating design efforts across disciplines

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

70,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

110,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $70,900.00 to $110,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
San Diego	California	United States