Lighting Designer, Buildings

at  WSP

WSP’s Buildings Mechanical & Electrical Team is currently looking for a Lighting Designer or Electrical Engineer (EIT will also be considered) with an interest in lighting for our Vancouver, BC office. The successful candidate will be a creative force, who loves to play a key role in delivering cutting-edge Lighting Design projects for a range of industry clients including Healthcare, Commercial, Transportation, Educational, Entertainment & Recreation, Government & Cultural Buildings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years’ experience designing lighting systems including lighting controls for buildings.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, AGi32, Photoshop and 3D software;
• Proficient with lighting calculations and renderings utilizing lighting modelling software;
• Complete understanding of Building Codes and Standards, including but not limited to British Columbia Building Code (BCBC), IESNA, ASHRAE/IES 90.1, NECB, etc.;
• Knowledge of the architectural and engineering design process;
• Extensive knowledge of Lighting products and control system;
• Experience with creating tender document packages with drawings and specifications
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with team members and clients
• A “can do” attitude, able to work in a team environment
• Good initiative, attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Produce creative lighting concepts from proposal to detail design stage, including lighting layouts and design details, prepare specifications and luminaire schedules, build mock-ups, prepare sketch design proposals and liaise with architects, interior designers, and equipment suppliers;
• Produce accurate, efficient, creative and coordinated lighting design utilizing internal and external sources;
• Conduct ongoing analyses of fixture packages to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for optimal product and pricing selections;
• Interfacing with clients and stakeholders and understand their needs and provide technical solutions on the projects;
• Keeping up to date with industry developments with respect to own discipline, other disciplines and engineering innovations and developments on a global scale;
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with company and client quality requirements;Attend design and site meetings, and produce technical reports;