Lead Lighting Designer

Description

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

Requirements

• Working knowledge of energy codes, LEED and WELL Building Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, or Lighting Design
• 7-10+ years of experience in Lighting Design
• Knowledge of sustainable design strategies
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, as well as manage multiple tasks and multiple team members’ work.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong creative design skills
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to render by hand.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and AGI32 or similar lighting software
• Achieve discipline certification or license.
• Ability to render using Photoshop, Enscape, 3DS Max and InDesign
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance