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WSP in the U.S. · 4 days ago

Lighting Intern - Summer 2026

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.13/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Lighting Intern for their Los Angeles, CA office. The role involves supporting various tasks related to architectural lighting design, assisting with project research, and gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support a variety of tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Learn basic principles of Architectural Lighting Design

Perform basic lighting calculations

Prepares materials for presentations, client meetings

Assist with in-office lighting mock-ups

Provides assistance in design, engineering or/and other technical area

Assists in requests for information, drafting correspondence for shop drawing reviews for construction services

Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis

Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates

Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation

Complete training on assigned tasks

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Lighting DesignAutoCADREVITTechnical DrawingsLighting SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingCreative ThinkingDetail-orientedInterpersonal Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Theater Production Design or related degree or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in lighting or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects

Knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, and producing technical drawings

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong technical writing, analytical and communications skills

Exhibits creative thinking and design oriented skills

Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products

Demonstrated interest in lighting design or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects

Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred

Actively enrolled in an accredited Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Theater Production Design or related degree or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Experience using lighting software such as AGI, ElumTools, or Visual

Experience using Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, or other visual rendering software

Knowledge of reading construction plans

Experience with lighting design work, or worked on design project

Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.

Founded in 1980

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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