Lighting Designer, Engineer

About the Role

Staff Domain is recruiting a Lighting Designer and Engineer to create lighting concepts and engineering solutions for diverse spaces, including retail, shopfronts, and back-of-house areas. This role focuses on multi-site projects, requiring close collaboration with architectural and service teams to maintain safety and design standards. As a technical lead, you will manage projects from initial concept through to final commissioning and defect resolution, balancing creative vision with efficient engineering in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will hold a tertiary degree in electrical engineering, lighting design, architectural engineering, or a related field.
• You should have professional experience designing lighting for retail, commercial, or hospitality environments, along with a working knowledge of photometric files, energy efficiency principles, and Australian regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in lighting calculation software such as DIALux or Relux, as well as CAD, BIM, and Microsoft 365, is essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong technical judgment, the ability to interpret complex architectural and services drawings, and the confidence to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and document control.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for developing comprehensive lighting concepts, including the preparation of layouts, luminaire schedules, and reflected ceiling coordination plans.
• Your technical duties include performing illumination and glare calculations, ensuring all designs comply with National Construction Code requirements and electrical design criteria.
• You will actively coordinate with architectural, mechanical, fire, and signage teams to identify and resolve interface risks or clashes.
• Additionally, you will review technical submissions, manage product performance assessments, and provide essential support during the construction, commissioning, and defects close-out phases of projects.
• Throughout this process, you will maintain accurate design records and foster a safety-first mindset across all project governance activities.

Benefits & Perks

• Employees receive comprehensive HMO, dental, and life insurance coverage for themselves and one dependent starting from the first day, with options to enroll additional dependents.
• The company provides a variety of paid leaves, including vacation, medical, and maternity leave, with the option to convert up to six vacation days into cash annually.
• Furthermore, staff can enjoy various employee engagement initiatives, such as team building events, family days, and year-end celebrations.