Hybrid Lighting Engineer – Urban Infrastructure

WSP USA; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

CPD & training opportunities

Mentorship and Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lighting Engineer in the UK to join the Lighting & Energy Solutions team. You will design lighting layouts using industry tools, produce design documentation and liaise with clients, authorities, and contractors to deliver projects across sectors.

The role involves feasibility reporting, option studies, and collaboration with manufacturers while supporting early career professionals and driving business development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance and regulations.
• Awareness of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated lighting design experience from concept to issue for construction.
• Knowledge of central management systems; independent and good communicator.
• Experience in Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.
• Knowledge of external lighting products; Eng Tech registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design layouts, engineering drawings and support docs.
• Prepare feasibility reports, option studies and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordinate with contractors; respond to RFIs and TQs.
• Conduct non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments.
• Assist with project proposals and track progress against milestones.
• Engage with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients and maintain relationships.

Skills

Lighting design

Communication

Organisational skills

Electrical design understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Eng Tech registration with Engineering Council

Tools

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lighting Engineer in the UK to join the Lighting & Energy Solutions team. You will design lighting layouts using industry tools, produce design documentation and liaise with clients, authorities, and contractors to deliver projects across sectors.

The role involves feasibility reporting, option studies, and collaboration with manufacturers while supporting early career professionals and driving business development.