Lighting Design Intern — Summer 2027

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

Job summary

WSP USA invites emerging lighting design students to join the Arlington, VA office as a Lighting Design Intern – Summer 2027. You’ll work with award-winning designers and multidisciplinary teams on real projects from concept through construction, gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge.

The 12-week Summer Internship starts May 17, 2027 with possible locations in Los Angeles, Boston, and Arlington.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or related program with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in architectural lighting, daylighting, lighting controls, sustainability, and emerging technologies, or related field.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Strong presentation, graphic communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with design and visualization software such as Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural lighting design tasks on real projects from concept through construction.
• Learn the fundamental principles of architectural lighting design.
• Support designers on a variety of project types and market sectors.
• Perform lighting calculations and assist with lighting analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Prepare materials for client presentations, design reviews, and project meetings.
• Assist with lighting mock-ups, product evaluations, and design studies.
• Participate in project research, field investigations, and site observations.
• Help prepare design documentation, specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Support construction-phase services, including RFIs and shop drawing reviews.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining project documentation.
• Participate in collaborative design discussions with architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors.

Skills

Active enrollment

Interest in lighting

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Ability to take direction

Education

Undergraduate Lighting Design program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

Visual

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WSP USA invites emerging lighting design students to join the Arlington, VA office as a Lighting Design Intern – Summer 2027. You’ll work with award-winning designers and multidisciplinary teams on real projects from concept through construction, gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge.

The 12-week Summer Internship starts May 17, 2027 with possible locations in Los Angeles, Boston, and Arlington.