Stephanie Hillegas

About Stephanie Hillegas

Stephanie brings over a decade of experience in lighting design and project management to the lighting team at Arup. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, she has led numerous successful projects, blending creativity with technical expertise to deliver lighting solutions across various markets.Her background in architectural engineering and design serve as the foundation blending her skills in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing lighting schemes that not only enhance spaces aesthetically but also contribute to sustainability and the well-being of the user experience.As a dedicated project manager, she excels in coordinating team efforts, fostering collaboration, and ensuring project delivery. She takes a client-focused approach through a design methodology founded in listening to others. Engaging clients, she understands communication is key to understanding priorities. There is a value that lies in engagement and building lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.Stephanie is committed to pushing the boundaries of lighting design, exploring new techniques, and integrating emerging technologies to create environments that inspire and delight.

Experience

1. Senior Lighting Designer

   Arup

   Apr 2018 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Lighting/Electrical Emphasis

  2006 — 2011

• Penn State University

  Master of Architectural Engineering, Lighting Emphasis

  2011