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WSP · 1 month ago

Lead Lighting Designer

WSP is a growing organization dedicated to providing innovative lighting solutions across various sectors. The Lead Lighting Designer will manage project correspondence, assist in developing lighting design concepts, and collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver practical and sustainable lighting solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day correspondence with project teams both internally and externally to coordinate and lead tasks amongst team members to meet upcoming project deadlines
Assist with developing and implementing lighting design concepts through all phases of the design and construction process
Assist the National Practice and East Region lead with draft preparation of proposals and additional service requests when needed
Review and/or prepare concept renderings, imagery, sketches, and presentations
Review and/or develop lighting layouts prepared in Revit or CAD
Review and/or perform lighting calculations, analysis, and rendering studies and use results to inform project decisions
Develop luminaire and lighting control specifications and schedules
Perform architectural and multi-disciplinary coordination including coordination of relevant mounting details
Review of light fixture submittals/samples and preparation of RFI responses during the Construction phase of projects
Review of light fixture installations and assistance with field aiming sessions and preparation of field observation reports
Participation in and coordination of light fixture mock-ups
Preparation of light fixture budgets and cost analysis to meet project budget goals
Implement sustainable lighting design strategies and demonstrate code compliance
Attend team and project meetings and interface with internal specialty groups

Qualification

Lighting DesignRevitAutoCADSustainable DesignAGI32Creative Design SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProject Management

Required

10+ years of experience in Lighting Design
Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, or Lighting Design
Strong creative design skills
Knowledge of sustainable design strategies
Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Self-starter, ability to work independently, as well as manage multiple tasks and multiple team members' work
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and AGI32 or similar lighting software
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, and resources; conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

Ability to render by hand
Ability to render using Photoshop, Enscape, 3DS Max and InDesign
Working knowledge of energy codes, LEED and WELL Building Certification
Achieve discipline certification or license

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

H1B Sponsorship

WSP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (263)
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2023 (152)
2022 (185)
2021 (119)
2020 (130)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$40.25M
Key Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M

Leadership Team

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Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
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Christopher Uckotter
CE1, SPECIALIST, INSPECTOR II
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