Engineer - Lighting Control

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India in Mumbai is seeking a Lighting Controls Engineer to lead or support the design of lighting control systems for hospitality, residential, entertainment, and cultural projects.

You will develop control strategies, system architecture diagrams, schematics, equipment schedules and specifications; coordinate with architectural lighting, electrical, AV, BMS, ICT and interior teams; define zones, scenes and interfaces; review supplier submittals; and mentor junior staff while contributing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and delivering lighting control systems within the built environment.
• Strong understanding of lighting control protocols including DALI, DALI-2, phase dimming, DMX, 0-10V and related integration methods.
• Experience with scene-setting strategies, dimming curves, control zoning, emergency override, astronomical/time-clock control, sensors and user interfaces.
• Familiarity with reputable lighting control brands and platforms, including their architecture, configuration principles and typical project applications.
• Ability to produce and review control schematics, system architecture diagrams, schedules, specifications and integration requirements.
• Practical understanding of how lighting control systems are engineered, installed, programmed, commissioned and handed over on site.
• Experience coordinating with MEP, AV, BMS, ICT, architectural and interior design teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical control requirements clearly to clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in lighting controls, smart buildings, entertainment integration and user experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design of lighting control systems across various sectors including hospitality, residential, entertainment, offices, cultural and mixed‑use projects.
• Develop lighting control strategies, system architecture diagrams, control schematics, equipment schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate lighting control requirements with architectural lighting design, electrical systems, AV, BMS, ICT, façade, landscape and specialist systems.
• Define control zones, dimming groups, scene-setting requirements, user interfaces, sensors, gateways and integration points.
• Support the selection and technical review of lighting control equipment, panels, modules, gateways, keypads and control interfaces.
• Coordinate control intent with dimming protocols such as DALI, DALI‑2, DALI‑8, phase dimming, 0‑10V, DMX, RGB/RGBW control and video/media control interfaces.
• Review supplier proposals, technical submittals, control narratives, shop drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Support project teams during tender, construction, commissioning and handover stages.
• Provide technical input to bids, proposals and early‑stage client discussions where required.
• Guide junior team members and support knowledge sharing within the lighting design team.
• Experience in interfacing and integrating lighting control systems with theatre consultants, show control systems, AV teams and specialist entertainment systems for event‑driven, performance and immersive entertainment projects would be a strong advantage.

Skills

DALI

DALI-2

DMX

0-10V

Phase dimming

Control zoning

User interfaces

Schematic reviews

System architecture

BMS integration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design of lighting control systems across various sectors including hospitality, residential, entertainment, offices, cultural and mixed‑use projects.
• Develop lighting control strategies, system architecture diagrams, control schematics, equipment schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate lighting control requirements with architectural lighting design, electrical systems, AV, BMS, ICT, façade, landscape and specialist systems.
• Define control zones, dimming groups, scene‑setting requirements, user interfaces, sensors, gateways and integration points.
• Support the selection and technical review of lighting control equipment, panels, modules, gateways, keypads and control interfaces.
• Coordinate control intent with dimming protocols such as DALI, DALI‑2, DALI‑8, phase dimming, 0‑10V, DMX, RGB/RGBW control and video/media control interfaces.
• Review supplier proposals, technical submittals, control narratives, shop drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Support project teams during tender, construction, commissioning and handover stages.
• Provide technical input to bids, proposals and early‑stage client discussions where required.
• Guide junior team members and support knowledge sharing within the lighting design team.
• Experience in interfacing and integrating lighting control systems with theatre consultants, show control systems, AV teams and specialist entertainment systems for event‑driven, performance and immersive entertainment projects would be a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and delivering lighting control systems within the built environment.
• Strong understanding of lighting control protocols including DALI, DALI‑2, phase dimming, DMX, 0‑10V and related integration methods.
• Experience with scene‑setting strategies, dimming curves, control zoning, emergency override, astronomical/time‑clock control, sensors and user interfaces.
• Familiarity with reputable lighting control brands and platforms, including their architecture, configuration principles and typical project applications.
• Ability to produce and review control schematics, system architecture diagrams, schedules, specifications and integration requirements.
• Practical understanding of how lighting control systems are engineered, installed, programmed, commissioned and handed over on site.
• Experience coordinating with MEP, AV, BMS, ICT, architectural and interior design teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical control requirements clearly to clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Comfortable working across multiple project sectors and adapting control solutions to different operational needs.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in lighting controls, smart buildings, entertainment integration and user experience would be an advantage.