Lighting Design Intern — Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lighting Design Intern for Summer 2027 to work with our Arlington, VA, Los Angeles, CA, and Boston, MA offices. You will join a multidisciplinary team, supporting architectural lighting design tasks from concept to construction while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to real projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate lighting-design-related program with a graduation date Aug 2027 or later, and possess familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or related undergraduate program with a graduation date Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Interest in architectural lighting, daylighting, sustainability, and emerging technologies; desire to advance skills with WSP.
• Able to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Strong presentation, graphic communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with design/visualization software such as Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural lighting design tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamental principles of architectural lighting design.
• Assist lighting designers on various 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.
• Organize and maintain project documentation.
• Engage in collaborative design discussions with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Lighting design

Presentation skills

Graphic communication

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate lighting design program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

Visual

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lighting Design Intern for Summer 2027 to work with our Arlington, VA, Los Angeles, CA, and Boston, MA offices. You will join a multidisciplinary team, supporting architectural lighting design tasks from concept to construction while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to real projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate lighting-design-related program with a graduation date Aug 2027 or later, and possess familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD,