Entry Level Lighting Designer

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Capabilities

Architecture and Interiors

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#46721

Industry

Cities & Places

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we are always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As an Entry-Level Lighting Designer in our Seattle office you’ll be surrounded by opportunities to help you thrive in your career.

You’ll create construction drawings with a focus on lighting design for various buildings and transportation projects in close coordination with architectural designers or roadway engineers using Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation software.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so we can make an impact on the future – big and small, global and local.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you unlock your professional potential – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• US Citizenship is required

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• EIT or FE credentials or pursuing architectural licensure

• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Microstation

• Desire to get architectural license or professional engineering license

• Experience in construction plan preparation

• Experience with AGi32

• Experience working with architects, interior designers, engineers, and lighting designers.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

70,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

96,300.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $96,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.