Lighting Design Intern – Summer 2027 (Arlington)

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lighting Design Intern for Summer 2027 to work with award-winning designers and multidisciplinary teams from our Arlington, VA office, with consideration for Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA. This full-time internship runs through a 12-week program from May 17, 2027, offering hands-on experience on real projects from concept through construction.

You will assist with lighting calculations, prepare design and presentation materials, participate in design reviews, field

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with anticipated graduation Aug 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/visualization software such as Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural lighting design tasks to develop technical and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamental principles of architectural lighting design.
• Assist lighting designers on a variety of project types and market sectors.
• Perform lighting calculations and assist with lighting analysis using industry 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 organizing project documentation and collaborating with project stakeholders.

Skills

Presentation

Graphic communication

Problem-solving

Take direction

Education

Lighting Design, Arch Eng, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Eng Undergraduate

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

Visual

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lighting Design Intern for Summer 2027 to work with award-winning designers and multidisciplinary teams from our Arlington, VA office, with consideration for Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA. This full-time internship runs through a 12-week program from May 17, 2027, offering hands-on experience on real projects from concept through construction.

You will assist with lighting calculations, prepare design and presentation materials, participate in design reviews, field