Junior Engineer or Architect - Lighting Design (German Speaking)

Belgrade, Serbia - Full Time

SpotLIGHT of the job
Are you an architect or engineer at the beginning of your career and looking to develop your technical expertise in an international environment? Do you enjoy working on projects, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with customers and colleagues? Are you fluent in German?

If so, join us as a Junior Engineer or Architect - Lighting Design (German Speaking) in our Global Business Centre in Belgrade. In this role, you will support the development of professional lighting design solutions, work closely with experienced colleagues, and contribute to projects that shape spaces and experiences across international markets.

No prior lighting design experience is required - we will provide the necessary training and support to help you grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for all lighting design topics in line with defined business processes.
• Plan and deliver lighting design projects on schedule and in compliance with company guidelines and market requirements.
• Independently plan standard-compliant lighting systems based on clarified requirements from sales, customers, or intermediaries.
• Creating designs and preparing the project for the next stage by producing quantity schedules, technical calculations, CAD drawings, information packs and client presentations.
• Prepare lighting calculations, visualizations, and energy calculations using Dialux or Relux.
• Design and calculation of emergency lighting systems in accordance with local standards
• Integration of lighting controls and management systems
• Collaborate closely with Sales and other internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Understanding the big picture of a project and providing support in achieving sales targets.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Fluency in German and good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Interest in technical design, architecture, engineering, or lighting solutions.
• Experience with AutoCAD is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivation to learn and develop within a specialized technical field.

What we offer

• A truly international team - work with colleagues from different countries and cultures.
• Employee well-being and family support programs - private health insurance and various initiatives to support families and parenting.
• Social gatherings and community events - designed to foster connection and collaboration among employees.
• Personal growth - training opportunities accessible internally and externally.

What matters to us

We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability.

As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Kristina Popovic

[email protected]

Who we are

At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities - as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel.