Carl Speroff was born in West Chester, PA and has had a life-long love of buildings and architecture.  As fate would have it, he discovered Penn State’s Architectural Engineering Program during his freshman year. Currently in his fifth year of study, Carl will graduate from The Pennsylvania State University in May 2011 with a Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering with a focus in lighting and electrical design.

In the summer of 2010, Carl worked as an electrical engineering intern in the New York City office of Cannon Design. Using his knowledge of AGI32 to assist with the location and layout of lighting equipment, he contributed to the design team and improved his personal skills in lighting design. The internship also provided Carl with the opportunity to assist with the design of electrical systems by allowing him to help create power plans and diagrams, size equipment, and review nurse call and fire protection systems. During the summer of 2009, Carl had the pleasure of working under Dr. Kevin Houser as a lab assistant in the Penn State Architectural Engineering Lighting Lab. This incredible opportunity gave Carl a hands-on experience with the installation and wiring of architectural lighting systems and taught him how different systems can affect the look and feel of a space.

One day, Carl hopes to own and operate his own AE firm. By passing the FE exam in the fall of 2009 and gaining EIT status upon graduation, he has already begun that process. He plans to further educate himself by becoming a LEED Accredited Professional and obtaining his LC and PE. Regardless of where his career takes him, Carl will continue to think creatively and design effective and innovative lighting and electrical systems. He will begin working full time with EwingCole in their Philadelphia office beginning in June 2011.

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