Lead Lighting Engineer to Principal Engineer – Hybrid Role

WSP USA; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CPD sessions

Mentorship and training

Membership support / Chartership

Job summary

WSP is seeking Lighting Engineers to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects across the UK. From Engineer to Principal Engineer, you will deliver detailed lighting designs, feasibility studies and client-focused technical notes within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with luminaire manufacturers, coordinate with contractors, and guide junior staff as part of a growing Lighting and Energy Solutions team. A hybrid work model and ongoing CPD support are available.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• Experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design layouts, drawings and support documentation per QA and client requirements.
• Prepare feasibility, option reports and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.

Skills

Lighting design software

AutoCAD

Dialux/Lighting Reality

Regulations knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Coaching juniors

Project leadership

Education

IEng/CEng status or toward

Tools

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking Lighting Engineers to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network projects across the UK. From Engineer to Principal Engineer, you will deliver detailed lighting designs, feasibility studies and client-focused technical notes within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with luminaire manufacturers, coordinate with contractors, and guide junior staff as part of a growing Lighting and Energy Solutions team. A hybrid work model and ongoing CPD support are available.