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Senior level lighting specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex lighting design systems, project direction, and the teams or collaborators who bring those visions to life. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities 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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lighting specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned full-project lighting design cycles, from concept through commissioning, and who can defend technical decisions to architects, engineers, and clients. A deep portfolio of completed commercial, theatrical, or architectural projects carries the most weight. Demonstrated experience mentoring junior staff or leading cross-disciplinary coordination gives candidates a clear edge over equally credentialed peers.
Which companies hire senior level lighting specialists?
Companies hiring senior level lighting specialists right now include 4P Consulting, AECOM, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established design firms, large general contractors, entertainment production companies, and corporate or institutional owners managing complex built environments.
What makes a lighting specialist role senior level?
Senior level lighting specialist roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Professionals at this stage lead full project designs independently, set technical standards, review and approve the work of junior designers, and serve as the primary point of accountability with clients and project teams. The expectation is that senior specialists can resolve complex design conflicts and deliver outcomes without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most senior level lighting specialists?
Senior level lighting specialist 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 consistently fund large-scale construction, renovation, and production projects that require experienced specialists to manage sophisticated lighting systems from design through final delivery.