Lighting Student Intern (Summer 2026)

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.    ABOUT THE ROLE As a student intern, you will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team working under the direction of a senior lighting designer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in the Commercial, Education, Health, S&T and Sports & Rec markets. Based on business needs, this position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role for students who meet the required qualifications.   Click here to learn more about our Engineering practice

Here'S What You'Ll Do

• Under direct supervision, design lighting and controls systems
• Under direct supervision, participate in the preparation of basic construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

Here'S What You'Ll Need

• Enrolled in and working toward minimally a Bachelor in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or closely related degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer applications for design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AGI, ElumTools, ComCheck) preferred.

  For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits    ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.   ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

  Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.   As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.   CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.