Senior Lighting Engineer

WSP USA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

WSP UK is seeking a Lighting Design Engineer to join our Lighting and Energy Solutions team. You will produce detailed design layouts, engineering drawings and support documentation in line with QA and client requirements.

Role involves feasibility studies, option reports, liaising with luminaire and control manufacturers, coordinating with contractors, site visits and contributing to project proposals and budgets. Mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients are also expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in external lighting design and standards.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to produce feasibility reports and option reports.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Lighting and Energy Solutions teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Produce detailed design layouts, engineering drawings and support documentation.
• Prepare feasibility and optioneering reports and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordinate with contractors including site support and RFIs.
• Conduct non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments.
• Develop project proposals and track progress against timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients.

Skills

Lighting design

Client liaison

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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 and Strategic Road Network clients building strong working relationships.

• Analyse/Evaluate Clients briefs and offer expert guidance and tailored support.

• Guide junior team members and 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 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

• A good general awareness and understanding of electrical design and lighting maintenance operations

• Can demonstrate competency and experience in 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 in working 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 Eng Tech 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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.