Lighting Designer

BKV Group has a 45 year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

Position Description:

BKV Group seeks a talented Lighting Designer with 8–12 years of experience in architectural lighting design to join our Electrical Engineering team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver thoughtful, high-performance lighting solutions across a diverse portfolio of project types, including multifamily, hospitality, corporate/commercial, and civic/government. We are looking for a design-forward professional who brings both creative vision and technical rigor, and who thrives in a highly collaborative environment.

• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers and engineers to integrate lighting solutions that align with overall project goals.
• Develop innovative lighting concepts that enhance aesthetics, functionality, and the user experience.
• Prepare and coordinate lighting documentation, including drawings, models, renderings, and client presentations in collaboration with all disciplines.
• Perform lighting calculations, photometric analysis, etc. to support design decisions and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Utilize tools such as Revit, AGi32, and ElumTools to develop accurate and coordinated design solutions.
• Design and document lighting control strategies that balance design intent, performance, and budget.
• Manage multiple project deadlines while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Support Senior Engineering Staff with contributions to broader project and team initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of professional experience in architectural lighting design.
• Proficiency in Revit, and lighting analysis tools (ex - AGi32, ElumTools).
• Strong knowledge of lighting systems, controls, and applicable energy codes.
• Lighting Certification (LC) preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation range: $90,000 – $120,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)