Senior Level Lighting Consultant Jobs
Senior level lighting consultant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of project direction, client outcomes, and the junior teams executing complex lighting design engagements. Roles are concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like 4P Consulting, AECOM, and Rivian hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsFounded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables (Miami) and Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Raleigh and Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, sustainability consulting, lighting design, and building commissioning services.
Borealis Lighting Studio is looking for a Senior Lighting Designer in our Boston, Houston, or Charlotte office who brings a strong design point of view and is ready to lead projects from concept through construction administration. You’ll play a key creative role on project teams, developing strong design ideas, communicating them clearly to architects and clients, and carrying them through each phase of the work.
Our studio works at the intersection of lighting design and engineering, with a focus on human-centric, sustainable design. Our work spans healthcare, laboratory, and specialized environments as well as landscape, exterior, corporate, hospitality, museum, and art installation lighting.
What you bring:
- 8+ years of architectural lighting design experience, including leading project design and delivery
- A strong design sensibility and the ability to carry a concept through all project phases
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- The ability to mentor junior designers while owning your project work
- A degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or a related field, supported by a strong portfolio
- Fluency in Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32, Photoshop, and InDesign
- LC or CLD certification required
To apply:
Submit a resume and portfolio showing both final work and your design process, including sketches, iterations, and mockups, and identify your specific role on each project.
BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.
BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.
Visit www.brplusa.com for more information about our award-winning projects and our incredible team.
Salary range: $110,000 -$145,000
Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables (Miami) and Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Raleigh and Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, sustainability consulting, lighting design, and building commissioning services.
Borealis Lighting Studio is looking for a Senior Lighting Designer in our Boston, Houston, or Charlotte office who brings a strong design point of view and is ready to lead projects from concept through construction administration. You’ll play a key creative role on project teams, developing strong design ideas, communicating them clearly to architects and clients, and carrying them through each phase of the work.
Our studio works at the intersection of lighting design and engineering, with a focus on human-centric, sustainable design. Our work spans healthcare, laboratory, and specialized environments as well as landscape, exterior, corporate, hospitality, museum, and art installation lighting.
What you bring:
- 8+ years of architectural lighting design experience, including leading project design and delivery
- A strong design sensibility and the ability to carry a concept through all project phases
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- The ability to mentor junior designers while owning your project work
- A degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or a related field, supported by a strong portfolio
- Fluency in Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32, Photoshop, and InDesign
- LC or CLD certification required
To apply:
Submit a resume and portfolio showing both final work and your design process, including sketches, iterations, and mockups, and identify your specific role on each project.
BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.
BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.
Visit www.brplusa.com for more information about our award-winning projects and our incredible team.
Salary range: $110,000 -$145,000
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Senior Level Lighting Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lighting consultant job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full-project lighting design cycles, from concept through commissioning, along with the ability to lead client relationships independently. A strong portfolio showing large-scale or technically complex projects carries significant weight, as does experience mentoring junior staff. Certifications such as LC or LEED AP can sharpen your candidacy when competing for principal or lead roles.
Which companies hire senior level lighting consultants?
Companies hiring senior level lighting consultants right now include 4P Consulting, AECOM, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established engineering and design firms, large architectural practices, and facilities-focused corporations with ongoing capital construction or renovation programs.
What makes a lighting consultant role senior level?
Senior level lighting consultant roles are defined by independent ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, accountability for client deliverables and budgets, and the authority to make final design and specification decisions. Expectations typically include mentoring junior and mid-level staff, contributing to business development, and setting technical standards or processes within the practice.
Which industries hire the most senior level lighting consultants?
Senior Level lighting consultant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they involve large, technically demanding installations, long project lifecycles, and regulatory or sustainability requirements that call for experienced consultants who can own the work end to end.