Senior Lighting Controls Lead for Smart Buildings

WSP Canada

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 99,000 - 131,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.