Lighting Designer

Who We Are

Mazzetti is a global engineering design and consulting firm with a rich history of delivering forward-thinking solutions primarily for Healthcare and Life Sciences facilities and infrastructure. As an employee-owned benefit corporation, we are committed to bending the climate curve™. Though our story began with a small team of MEP engineers, 60 years later, we’ve grown to 200+ people in 11 locations across the U.S., India, and Africa. We are proud to partner with clients, addressing a spectrum of needs, mindful of their environmental footprint, resiliency, and economic and functional interests. 

Our Vision: Creating healthier, enduring environments

Our Mission: Bending the climate curve™

Our Core Values:

Earn Trust: Trust is the foundation of our success. Through transparent communication, ethical practices, and consistent results, we build enduring relationships with clients, partners, and communities. 

Team First: We prioritize collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual support, recognizing that collective strength drives success. Every team member’s unique contributions are valued and celebrated. 

Inspire: We ignite creativity, innovation, and passion to exceed expectations, fostering a culture of learning and bold exploration that drives positive change and lasting impact.

In 2025, we proudly achieved the JUST Label —an affirmation of our values-driven culture and dedication to environmental and social impact. 

Mazzetti’s Lighting Design Studio provides expert lighting design services across a wide range of project types, from commercial and residential to healthcare and hospitality, both nationally and internationally. Our award-winning team of illumination experts balances artistic expression with technical proficiency, creating integrated and sustainable solutions. With expertise in lighting design, illumination engineering, daylighting, theatrical lighting, smart systems, and lighting controls, we deliver impactful results. While we work across various sectors, including master planning, hospitality, civic, commercial, and high-end residential design, we have a strong focus on healthcare, known for its energy-intensive and highly regulated buildings. At Mazzetti, we are committed to meaningful work, thoughtfully connecting people, design, and technology to create lasting, positive impacts with sustainability at the core of every project. 

Job Summary

Mazzetti’s Lighting Design Studio is seeking a Lighting Designer who is eager to learn and grow while contributing to innovative projects. In this role, you’ll support the team with lighting calculations, energy analysis, drawings, specifications, renderings, and presentation materials, while gaining exposure to sustainable design and LEED efforts. You’ll collaborate with other disciplines, assist with project coordination, and have opportunities to learn through limited construction-phase support. This role is ideal for someone motivated, detail-oriented, and excited to build a strong foundation in lighting design with mentorship and support from experienced team members.

Your Tasks Will Involve

• Assisting with lighting design, including calculations and energy analysis
• Preparing project lighting drawings and specifications
• Creating renderings and presentation materials
• Coordinating work within the Mazzetti team and with other disciplines
• Supporting sustainability and LEED efforts across projects
• Participating in limited contract administration during construction phases
• Effectively managing your tasks, deadlines, and deliverables
• Contributing to a diverse range of projects, including healthcare, hospitality, civic, commercial, and residential designs
• Implementing sustainable lighting design in all projects

Work Location

This hybrid/remote role is ideally based in Atlanta, GA, or the Southeast U.S., with occasional in-person participation in professional development and team-building events.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel of 5% or less.

Expertise And Abilities You Will Contribute

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Lighting Design, or related field
• 2-8 years of experience in the lighting design industry
• 2+ years of experience with Revit, CAD, and/or other BIM program drafting/drawing production experience
• 2+ years of experience in photometric modeling using AGI32, LightStanza, and Dialux (or similar).
• Passionate about innovative and creating lighting design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized, self-starter and independent work ethic
• Interest in sustainable and energy-efficient design

Preferred:

• Previous A/E/C building design industry experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with daylighting analysis tools such as Rhino-Grasshopper or Lightstanza
• Ability to obtain membership in a professional lighting design organization (e.g., IES or IALD)

You Will Thrive In This Role If You

• Communicate clearly and work well with teammates, asking questions and contributing to a collaborative project environment.
• Bring curiosity, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and design approaches.
• Show attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work that supports sustainable, energy-efficient design.
• Embody Mazzetti’s values by contributing to a positive team culture and advancing our mission of bending the climate curve™.

What We Offer

At Mazzetti, we believe in supporting our employees with competitive compensation and a dynamic benefits package.

Compensation:  The typical salary range for a Lighting Designer in the Atlanta, GA area or in other locations in the Southeast U.S is $55,000-$85,000. We are committed to equitable pay and will evaluate final compensation based on relevant experience and skills in alignment with internal equity and market data. 

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), company paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance
• Participation in our company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with employer matching

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Flexible work options: fully remote, hybrid, or in-office options, with flexible hours (depending on the role)
• Wellness program with live and on-demand fitness classes, mental health resources, wellness challenges, and incentives for healthy habits

Family Support: Paid parental leave and EAP Services

Professional Development:

• Funding for memberships, licenses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities to help you grow in your career

Home Office Support:

• Reimbursement for cellphone and internet costs for qualifying employees
• Home office package and additional reimbursement opportunities for work-related expenses

Community Engagement:

• Paid volunteer time-off annually
• Employee engagement programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Gain hands-on experience furthering Mazzetti’s mission of making environments better through the Sextant Foundation. Learn more here.

Mazzetti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and value individuals from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to and promote an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. Join us in shaping a brighter future through engineering and innovation.