Lighting Planner

COMPANY DESCRIPTION 
Clanton & Associates, Inc. is a lighting design and engineering firm renowned nationally and internationally as a leader in sustainable lighting. Beginning in 1981, Clanton & Associates has combined design and technical excellence in lighting and electrical systems for transportation, urban environments, master planning, lighting policy development, civic, academic, and daylighting projects. We work in a hybrid mode between our office in north Boulder, CO and from home.

POSITION SUMMARY
Clanton is growing! We are adding a full-time Lighting Planner position to our team. This position involves developing outdoor lighting master plans, guidelines, policies, and ordinances for leading cities and states in support of our Architecture + Lighting Planning & Policy studio. This is an exciting opportunity at the intersection of planning, design and engineering and we are open to many combinations of education, skills, and experience.

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
If you are passionate about designing safe, beautiful and environmentally responsible lighting and are eager to grow in a trusting, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment, this is the position for you! You are the perfect candidate if you are self-motivated, are comfortable supporting multiple projects simultaneously, and enjoy planning and implementing community and stakeholder engagement events.

PRIMARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lighting Policy & Planning – Develop lighting master plans, policy documents, and strategic implementation plans that align with municipal, county, and state needs.
• Regulatory & Technical Expertise – Interpret and apply zoning laws, dark sky ordinances, and environmental regulations while drafting lighting guidelines.
• Research & Analysis – Conduct demographic, environmental, and site-specific research to inform lighting strategies and policy recommendations.
• Community Engagement & Communication – Collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate public engagement sessions, and create visual presentations.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination – Work with engineers, planners, GIS specialists, and other experts to integrate lighting with planning, safety, and sustainability goals.
• Site Assessments & Emerging Trends – Conduct field visits to document existing conditions and stays current with advancements in lighting, transportation, urban design and environmental policy. Approximate 15% travel anticipated.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Architectural Engineering
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and active listening skills
• Familiarity with relevant codes & standards including Dark Sky and IES
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup, and graphic design skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS

• Masters of Urban Planning or Public Policy
• Experience with ordinance update and drafting processes
• Ability to lead conversations and meetings with multiple perspectives
• Experience in community engagement for master planning & policy projects, long- range planning, active transportation projects or similar