Illumination Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Req ID: 16501

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Work location:

This position requires on-site presence in Broomfield, CO and must report to the office most business days (80%+ of the work week).

Job Summary

Acuity’s Internship Program is a 10–12 week summer experience open to college students. During this paid program, students gain hands-on experience, learning through meaningful work while exploring future career opportunities.

Interns work on real projects, build relationships across the business and gain exposure to leaders, teams and functions throughout Acuity. Internships serve as an important early-career pipeline, helping students explore future opportunities at Acuity, including the BUILD program and full-time roles.

BUILD is Acuity's two-year rotational development program for recent graduates, designed to provide hands-on experience, structured development, and exposure to career opportunities across the business.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Help design the future of lighting! The Nexus Innovation team at Acuity is looking for an enthusiastic and observant person with an appetite for experimenting with light.

This Summer you will:
• Use SolidWorks / Rhino / Photopia to assist with designing, simulating, building, and testing prototype light engines and luminaires.
• Collaborate with engineers to invent new illumination systems.
• Use photometric software to perform lighting calculations related to prototype evaluation and competitive benchmarking.

We’re Looking For Students Who

• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and business concepts
• Adapt and thrive in changing, fast-paced environments
• Take ownership and show initiative in their work
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with others
• Use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
• Seek feedback and are motivated by continuous learning and development
• Embrace technology and are eager to learn new tools and ways of working

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future immigration sponsorship is not generally supported for internship roles, but may be considered in limited circumstances based on business needs and company policy

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or a related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Lighting and/or optical design classes
• CAD (such as Rhino or SolidWorks)
• Proven problem-solving capabilities
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Experience leading teams or organizations

Travel Requirements

1-20%

The compensation for this position is $25/hour USD for those pursing a Bachelors degree to $37/hour USD for those pursing a Masters degree. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at (770) 922-9000, and select option 4.  Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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