Lighting Design Intern

Job Description

About SmithGroup:
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients’ greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

Job Title: Lighting Design Intern

Location: Denver or Los Angeles office

Working with us, you will:

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Produce electrical design drawings using the latest design software.
• Compile data and prepare design solutions.
• Prepare calculations utilizing AG132 software.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Receive mentorship from experienced lighting design professionals.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited electrical engineering, architectural engineering or lighting design program by the time of the internship.
• Relevant course work in lighting design along with an interest in lighting within the building industry.
• Some experience with current design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, AGI32 and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Requirements:
If you are interested in being considered for a SmithGroup internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and link to your portfolio on your application. Cover letters are optional, but highly encouraged to help us understand your interests.

Benefits & Logistics:

• SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff.
• Hybrid work options are available, giving interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed.
• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $21.15 to $25.00 per hour, at the time of posting.
• You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week.
• Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August.
• The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2026; however, we encourage you to apply early as the position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [Contact Information – Not provided in the original text, but implied for inquiries].