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WSP in the U.S. · 1 month ago

Early Career Lighting Designer

15231 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA, 92618, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$62K/yr - $87K/yr

0+ years exp

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Lighting Designer for our Irvine, CA office. This role involves providing technical and design support for project designers with the production of lighting projects across various sectors including commercial and healthcare.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides technical support for project designers with the production of lighting projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, lighting layout, and architectural coordination for all project types

Assist with performing basic professional lighting design work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, layout, and systems to determine conformance with applicable standards and codes

Assist with basic technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to creating state of the art lighting design that is innovative and inspiring, developing luminaire and controls specifications, applying daylighting/harvesting, and creating spaces that impact building capabilities, ambiance, safety, and security

Assist with generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, artistic renderings, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports

Assist with lighting calculations, analysis and rendering studies and use results to inform project decisions

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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualification

Lighting DesignArchitectural CoordinationSustainable Lighting StrategiesLighting CalculationsDesign Software ProficiencyTechnical WritingResearch SkillsCreative SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Lighting Design Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Theater Production Design or related degree

0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience

Excellent research skills with analytical mindset

Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable lighting strategies, principles, and practices

Creative skills with an ability to balance lighting aesthetics and client desires with practical concerns

Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable architectural lighting strategies, principles, and practices

Familiarity with relevant lighting design and installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

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

Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

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

Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, 3DS Max, InDesign)

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

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, InDesign, Sketchup)

Recent graduate in an accredited Architectural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program

The successful candidate will have 1-2 semesters of internship experience in Architectural Lighting Design

Experience using AGI32 Software or other lighting calculation program, Photoshop or other rendering software

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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