Principal Lighting Engineer — Hybrid, Global Impact

WSP USA

Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

CPD sessions
Advanced training
Mentorship
Flexible working policy
Wellbeing support ( Thrive )
Gymflex benefit

Job summary

WSP is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal level to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network capabilities in the UK. You will produce detailed designs, engage with manufacturers, coordinate with contractors, and coach junior team members while managing budgets and programmes.

The role offers exposure to diverse projects across sectors, a hybrid working policy, CPD and professional development opportunities, and membership support within a global lighting team.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in lighting design software and AutoCAD.
  • Good understanding of external lighting standards and regulations.
  • Experience with Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors preferred.
  • Senior roles require IEng/CEng status or progress toward it.

Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed design layouts, drawings, and support documentation per QA and client requirements.
  • Prepare feasibility reports, optioneering 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 and drawings.
  • Support development of proposals and monitor progress against milestones and budget.

Skills

Lighting Reality
Dialux
AutoCAD

Education

IEng / CEng status

Tools

Lighting Reality
Dialux
AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking Lighting Engineers from Engineer to Principal level to support Local Government and Strategic Road Network capabilities in the UK. You will produce detailed designs, engage with manufacturers, coordinate with contractors, and coach junior team members while managing budgets and programmes.

The role offers exposure to diverse projects across sectors, a hybrid working policy, CPD and professional development opportunities, and membership support within a global lighting team.

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