Senior Lighting Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in London is seeking a Lighting Design Engineer to develop detailed lighting layouts, prepare feasibility reports and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on landmark projects.

You will use Lighting Reality/Dialux and AutoCAD, maintain awareness of external lighting standards, coach junior staff and help grow the Local Government and Road Network sectors. The role offers regular CPD sessions and opportunities to join professional bodies, supporting personal development and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD.
• A strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations.
• Good general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated experience in lighting design from conception through to issue for construction.
• Understanding of central management systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Capable of coaching and developing junior team members.
• Experience in Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors.
• Knowledge of external lighting products.
• EngTech registration with the Engineering Council and active progress toward IEng status.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Lighting and Energy Solutions teams, multi-disciplinary groups, stakeholders and clients.
• Produce detailed design layouts, engineering 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 site clearance drawings.
• Support development of proposals and monitor progress against milestones and budget.
• Engage Local Authority clients and build relationships in the Local Government sector.
• Analyse client briefs and provide expert guidance and tailored support.
• Mentor Early Career Professionals on their career journeys.
• Represent WSP in the lighting industry and drive business development.

Skills

Lighting design

Dialux/Lighting Reality

AutoCAD

External lighting standards

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Education

EngTech registration with Engineering Council

Tools

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

• Liaison with colleagues within the Lighting and Energy Solutions team, wider multi-disciplinary design teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Production of detailed design layouts, engineering detailed drawings and support documentation in accordance with WSPs Quality Assurance and client requirements.
• Preparation of feasibility reports and technical notes, optioneering reports and specifications.
• Engagement with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers
• Co-ordination with contractors including site support, responding to RFI’s and TQ’s.
• Completion of non-intrusive site visits to support the development of lighting assessments and site clearance drawings.
• Support with the development of project proposals and progress against agreed programme milestones and budget constraints.
• Liaison with Local Authority clients, assist in building strong working relationship with clients in the Local Government Sector.
• Analyse/Evaluate Clients briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support.
• Assist and guide Early Career Professionals on their career journeys
• Represent WSP within the lighting industry, fostering industry relationships and driving business development.
  

Your team…

• You will be joining a growing, multi-disciplinary, energetic team of lighting professionals that is highly regarded within the industry, which includes the following specialisms: Electrical and EV, Environmental, Local Government, Architectural and the Strategic Road Network.
• You will be part of a global network of lighting specialists and experts.
• You will have the opportunity to join or maintain a professional membership. Mentorship can be provided by team members to assist with upgrades of membership.
• You will have access to regular CPD sessions on a variety of interesting topics.
• You will have access to advanced training programs for personal development.
• We work on projects, in a variety of sectors: Commercial, Urban Realm, Transportation and Infrastructure, with national and local government and private clients.
  

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proficient in the use of Lighting Reality or Dialux lighting design software and AutoCAD
• A strong understanding of external lighting standards, guidance, legislation and regulations
• Have a good general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations
• Can demonstrate competency and experiencein lighting design from conception through to issue for construction
• A good understanding of central management systems
• Can work independently, and as part of a team having excellent communication and organisational skills
• Capable of coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Experience inworking within the Local Government or Strategic Road Network sectors
• A good knowledge of external lighting products
• Have a membership of a relevant professional organisation, having achieved EngTech registration with the Engineering Council and actively working towards IEng status
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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