Senior Lighting Engineer — Hybrid, Global Projects

WSP USA; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD sessions

Advanced training programs

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lighting Design Professional to join our Lighting and Energy Solutions team. You will produce detailed lighting layouts and coordination drawings, liaise with clients and manufacturers, and support feasibility studies across projects in commercial, urban and infrastructure sectors.

You will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to proposals, and help drive design excellence. The role offers a hybrid working model within the UK, with opportunities for CPD and professional

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience coaching and developing junior members of the team.
• Eng Tech registration or active progression towards IEng status with the Engineering Council.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Lighting and Energy Solutions teams, wider design teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Produce detailed design layouts, drawings and support documentation per QA standards.
• Prepare feasibility reports, optioneering notes and specifications.
• Engage with luminaire, column, controls and electrical manufacturers.
• Coordinate with contractors, respond to RFIs and TQs.
• Perform non-intrusive site visits to support lighting assessments and clearance drawings.
• Support development of proposals and progress against milestones and budget.
• Liaise with Local Authority and Strategic Road Network clients.
• Analyse client briefs and provide expert guidance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on career development.
• Represent WSP in the lighting industry and drive business development.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Coaching juniors

Education

Eng Tech registration (Engineering Council)

Tools

Lighting Reality

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lighting Design Professional to join our Lighting and Energy Solutions team. You will produce detailed lighting layouts and coordination drawings, liaise with clients and manufacturers, and support feasibility studies across projects in commercial, urban and infrastructure sectors.

You will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to proposals, and help drive design excellence. The role offers a hybrid working model within the UK, with opportunities for CPD and professional