Lighting Design Intern: Shape Spaces This Summer

WSP; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites applications for a Lighting Design Intern in the Summer 2027 program based in Arlington, VA (also LA and Boston). You will work with award-winning designers on real projects from concept to construction, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to professional practice.

This 12-week internship offers hands-on tasks, lighting calculations, and design documentation while collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients. Program starts May 17, 2027.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in accredited Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or related program.
• Undergraduate or graduate student with anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Interested in architectural lighting, daylighting, lighting controls, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural lighting design tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamental principles of architectural lighting design.
• Assist lighting designers on multiple project types and market sectors.
• Perform lighting calculations and analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Prepare materials for client presentations, design reviews, and meetings.
• Support lighting mockups, product evaluations, and design studies.
• Participate in field investigations and site observations.
• Help prepare design documentation, specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Support construction-phase services and shop drawing reviews.
• Organize and maintain project documentation.
• Engage in collaborative design discussions with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Strong presentation

Graphic communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Lighting Design or related

Anticipated Aug 2027 graduation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

Visual

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WSP USA invites applications for a Lighting Design Intern in the Summer 2027 program based in Arlington, VA (also LA and Boston). You will work with award-winning designers on real projects from concept to construction, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to professional practice.

This 12-week internship offers hands-on tasks, lighting calculations, and design documentation while collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients. Program starts May 17, 2027.