Role: Designer – Lighting

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified™
• Best Workplaces™ in Canada
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™

This Opportunity

Smith + Andersen’s Toronto office is seeking a qualified recent graduate from an architectural program to join the team as a Lighting Designer. You will be mentored by seasoned lighting professionals to develop lighting layouts and plans, fixture selection, and client coordination. This position requires creativity and curiosity, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective integration of lighting design within architectural and interior frameworks. Bring your enthusiasm, innovative perspectives, and commitment to delivering high-quality lighting design solutions across diverse environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop various lighting concepts, including hand sketches, for a variety of building types, such as museums, parks, commercial buildings, post secondary institutions.
• Actively participate in project meetings with internal/external stakeholders and be a part of the decision-making process, providing your expertise and recommendations.
• Learn to produce lighting reflected ceiling plans, light fixture schedules and specification schedules.
• Learn to develop mounting/aiming details for coordination with the architecture and/or interior design.
• Learn to prepare calculations including light levels and energy usage.
• Develop and deliver presentations that illustrate lighting concepts to clients, ensuring an artistic and visually engaging representation of the project.
• Synchronize light fixtures with lighting controls by establishing a structured sequence, clearly defining the initial, intermediate, and final stages of operation.
• Review and manage specifications and shop drawings from engineers and clients, offering recommendations, along with on-site review and measurement mock-ups for clients and the design team.
• Stay informed about the newest trends in lighting technology and keep track of industry updates.

Who You Are

• Have a strong interest in lighting design, demonstrating a curious, artistic and inquisitive mindset
• Post-secondary education in Architecture.
• 0-1 year of relevant industry experience. Experience is an asset but not required.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Proficient with CAD, Rhino, REVIT, Adobe PowerPoint, Photoshop and Office Suite a strong asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize own work schedule to meet tight deadlines, dealing with multiple projects and clients.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.