Lighting Calculation Specialist / DIALux Operator (Remote)

About the role

Our client is a high‑end UAE‑based interior design, fit‑out and consultancy company delivering bespoke luxury spaces across the MENA region. They are seeking a Lighting Calculation Specialist / DIALux Operator to work remotely, preferably from Serbia or South‑East Europe. The role requires expert knowledge of DIALux Evo, photometry, lighting standards and architectural drawings.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate lighting calculations using DIALux Evo for residential, hospitality, commercial, landscape and public‑space projects.
• Build project models from AutoCAD or PDF drawings and apply IES/LDT photometric files.
• Position and orient luminaires, select calculation surfaces and grids, and compute illuminance, uniformity, luminance and glare/UGR.
• Produce false‑colour and isolux diagrams together with professional calculation reports.
• Compare luminaires, optics, wattages and mounting positions to optimise performance and fixture quantities.
• Coordinate calculation results with AutoCAD lighting layouts and flag potential performance issues.
• Maintain organised calculation files and project documentation.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of professional experience in lighting calculations on architectural projects.
• Experience with residential, hospitality, commercial, retail, landscape, façade and exterior lighting.
• Advanced/expert proficiency in DIALux Evo.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, IES/LDT photometric files, PDF/CAD drawings and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of illuminance, luminance, uniformity, UGR/glare, beam angles, CCT/CRI, mounting heights and maintenance factors.
• Familiarity with international lighting standards and emergency lighting principles.

Required skills

• DIALux Evo
• AutoCAD
• IES/LDT photometric files
• PDF/CAD drawing interpretation
• Microsoft Excel
• Relux (optional)
• Revit / BIM (optional)
• AGi32 (optional)