About the Role
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. Approximately 15% travel anticipated.
Requirements
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
Benefits
Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with 0 monthly premiums.
15 days of PTO. Minimum.
12 paid company holidays.
4% 401k match.
40 hours of yearly paid professional delvelopment time.
12 weeks paid family leave.
Hybrid work from home schedule.
About the Company
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.
Clanton & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our team.