Lighting Control Specialist, Buildings

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Lighting Controls Specialist for our Buildings team in Vancouver. You will lead the design and integration of lighting and control systems on complex building projects, translating design intent into constructible solutions that enhance comfort, energy performance, and user experience.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver coordinated BIM/2D drawings, flashing through commissioning and testing.

Qualifications

• Educational background in electrical or architectural engineering, or related disciplines.
• Extensive experience delivering lighting and controls design for buildings, including upgrades and retrofits.
• Proficiency with lighting calculation/design software and BIM tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of lighting and lighting control systems from concept through construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Design control narratives, zoning, sequences of operation, single-line diagrams, schedules, details, and specifications.
• Deliver lighting calculations, fixture selections, layouts, controls integration, and code-compliance analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, electrical engineers, sustainability specialists, vendors, and contractors to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Lighting design

Lighting controls

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32/ElumTools

Building codes knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering education

Architectural engineering background

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM coordination workflows

AGi32

ElumTools

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Where Your Ideas Matter

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.

As a Lighting Controls Specialist with our Buildings team in Vancouver

You'll lead the technical design and integration of lighting and lighting control systems for complex building projects. Working alongside electrical engineers, architects, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and clients, you'll translate design intent and performance requirements into coordinated, constructible solutions that enhance comfort, accessibility, energy performance, and the experience of the built environment.

Your Impact

• Lead the technical design of lighting and lighting control systems from concept through construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Design control narratives, zoning, sequences of operation, single-line diagrams, schedules, details, and specifications that turn project requirements into coordinated solutions.
• Deliver lighting calculations, fixture selections, layouts, controls integration, and code-compliance analysis that balance visual quality, energy performance, maintainability, and cost.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, electrical engineers, sustainability specialists, vendors, and contractors to resolve interfaces and strengthen project outcomes.
• Produce technically rigorous BIM and drawing packages, review submittals, respond to site questions, and support functional testing and commissioning.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Education in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, lighting design, building technology, or a related discipline
• Substantial experience delivering lighting and controls design for buildings, including upgrades and retrofits
• Advanced knowledge of networked lighting controls, occupancy and daylight sensing, dimming protocols, relay panels, addressable systems, emergency lighting interfaces, and integration with building automation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop lighting control narratives, sequences of operation, riser and single-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, details, and coordinated construction documents.
• Proficiency with lighting calculation and design software such as AGi32, ElumTools , or equivalent, together with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows.
• Applied knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, British Columbia Building Code, Vancouver Building By-law, applicable energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1, and relevant lighting and accessibility standards.
• Relevant professional registration or industry credentials are assets, along with the ability to travel to project sites and follow WSP and client health and safety requirements.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home .

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
• MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Shape How Buildings Come to Light

Transform technical precision into responsive environments that use energy intelligently and support the people who experience them. Your designs will connect light, controls, and building performance in ways that last.

Illuminate what buildings can become. At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .