LIGHTING CONTROLS DESIGNER
Company: WSP
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 9, 2024
Job Description:
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a
Lighting Controls Designer for our Los Angeles, CA office. The
following locations will also be considered: Irvine, CA; San
Francisco, CA . Be involved in projects with our Property &
Buildings - Specialty Services Lighting Design Group with a focus
on Lighting Controls and Integration and be a part of a growing
organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their
challenges.This is a full-time position providing technical and
design support for project designers with the production of
lighting projects. At WSP, we work on a variety of project types
including commercial, healthcare, hospitality, civic, stadiums,
exterior landscapes, data centers, government, and educational
facilities.Your Impact
- Under general supervision, provides technical support for
project designers with the production of lighting projects.
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline
team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing
and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors
and building owners.
- Assist with executing controls design of complex projects.
- Assist with performing construction administration tasks.
- Assist with performing basic professional lighting design work
relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and
existing site conditions, equipment, layout, and systems to
determine conformance with applicable standards and codes.
- Assist with basic technical assistance on various design,
installation, and integration issues relating to creating state of
the art lighting design that is innovative and inspiring,
developing luminaire and controls specifics, applying
daylighting/harvesting, and creating spaces that impact building
capabilities, ambiance, safety, and security.
- Assist with generating complete, accurate, and concise
documentation and specifications using electronic systems, artistic
renderings, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and
reports.
- Perform lighting calculations and analysis and use results to
inform project decisions.
- Document lighting layouts and controls design in Revit and/or
CADD.
- Assist in lighting mock-ups and design presentations.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding
company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of
Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business
needs.Who You AreRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Lighting Design, Architecture,
Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Interior Design,
Theater Production Design or closely related discipline.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable lighting
strategies, principles, and practices.
- Strong creative skills with an ability to balance lighting
aesthetics and client desires with practical concerns.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as
well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter.
- Basic proficiency with office automation, software,
spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting
with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a
technical and non-technical audience. Proficiency with
discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD or Revit,
Microsoft 365, Bluebeam).
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability
to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment
policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific
requirements.Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of energy codes and LEED.
- Prior work with lighting design or related design firm.
- Experience in designing control systems for high performing,
commercial, or industrial buildings. Knowledge of DMX, DALI, PoE
systems design.
- A member of and/or actively participates in local professional
practice organizations.Compensation and Benefits:WSP provides a
comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision,
disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing
health and financial stability throughout the employee's
career.Expected Salary: $78,500 - $103,100WSP USA is providing the
compensation range and general description of other compensation
and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay
and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's
education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition
to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the
right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and
offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on
circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status
protected by local, state, or federal law.#LI-MQ1About WSPWSP USA
is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading
engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving
local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts,
strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP
USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation,
energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000
employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our
clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a
flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits
including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement
savings focused on providing health and financial stability
throughout the employee's career.At WSP, we want to give our
employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and
knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are
you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is
an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected
Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in
the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not
accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or
other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or
hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service
Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing
services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes,
including those submitted to hiring managers or other business
leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the
right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other
compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment
agency, or other staffing service.
Keywords: WSP, Camarillo , LIGHTING CONTROLS DESIGNER, Other , Los Angeles, California
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