Lighting Designer Internship Summer 2027 - Seattle, WA Intern at PAE in SEWA Seattle - Seattle, WA 98104
- Company: PAE
- Location: SEWA Seattle - Seattle, WA 98104
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Internship
- Salary: $24.00 per hour
Overview
Level Entry Position Type Internship Category Design Description PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Lighting Design Intern to join our Seattle, WA team. Photo realistic rendering Photoshop Calculations utilizing AGI
Job description
- Level
- Entry
- Position Type
- Internship
- Category
- Design
- Description
- PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Lighting Design Intern to join our Seattle, WA team.
Responsibilities
- Photo realistic rendering
- Photoshop
- Calculations utilizing AGI
- Lighting design calculations
- Luminaire selections and placement
- Photometric review
- Interior and Architectural design integration
- Narrative development
- General project timeline/overview
Requirements
- 3rd year undergraduate student preferred
- Desire to work in the Building Design industry
- Passionate about sustainable design solutions
- Effective communicator
Skills
Preferred
- Photo realistic rendering
- Photoshop
- Calculations utilizing AGI
- Lighting design calculations
- Luminaire selections and placement
- Photometric review
- Narrative development
- General project timeline/overview
Benefits
- Hourly base rate: $24.00
- The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
- The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
- This is an on-site intern position based in one of our local offices
About PAE
PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity. Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com. Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.