WSP

Lighting Control Specialist, Buildings

WSP$98K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Education in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, lighting design, building technology, or a related discipline
  • Substantial experience in lighting and controls design for buildings, including upgrades and retrofits
  • Advanced knowledge of networked lighting controls and integration with building automation systems
  • Demonstrated ability to produce construction documents including lighting control narratives and single-line diagrams
  • Proficiency with lighting design software (AGi32, ElumTools) and BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD)
  • Applied knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and local building codes

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design of lighting and lighting control systems through all phases of projects
  • Design control narratives, zoning, sequences of operation, and project specifications
  • Deliver lighting calculations and fixture selections that balance quality and performance
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve design and integration challenges
  • Produce BIM and drawing packages, and respond to site inquiries during implementation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects across various communities
  • A supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
  • Chance to influence energy performance and the built environment
  • Access to professional development resources and potential for advancement
  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse range of stakeholders
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Where Your Ideas Matter

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.

As a Lighting Controls Specialist with our Buildings team in Vancouver, you'll lead the technical design and integration of lighting and lighting control systems for complex building projects. Working alongside electrical engineers, architects, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and clients, you'll translate design intent and performance requirements into coordinated, constructible solutions that enhance comfort, accessibility, energy performance, and the experience of the built environment.

Your Impact

  • Lead the technical design of lighting and lighting control systems from concept through construction, commissioning, and project closeout.


  • Design control narratives, zoning, sequences of operation, single-line diagrams, schedules, details, and specifications that turn project requirements into coordinated solutions.


  • Deliver lighting calculations, fixture selections, layouts, controls integration, and code-compliance analysis that balance visual quality, energy performance, maintainability, and cost.


  • Collaborate with architects, interior designers, electrical engineers, sustainability specialists, vendors, and contractors to resolve interfaces and strengthen project outcomes.


  • Produce technically rigorous BIM and drawing packages, review submittals, respond to site questions, and support functional testing and commissioning.


The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Education in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, lighting design, building technology, or a related discipline
  • Substantial experience delivering lighting and controls design for buildings, including upgrades and retrofits


  • Advanced knowledge of networked lighting controls, occupancy and daylight sensing, dimming protocols, relay panels, addressable systems, emergency lighting interfaces, and integration with building automation systems.


  • Demonstrated ability to develop lighting control narratives, sequences of operation, riser and single-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, details, and coordinated construction documents.


  • Proficiency with lighting calculation and design software such as AGi32, ElumTools, or equivalent, together with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows.


  • Applied knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, British Columbia Building Code, Vancouver Building By-law, applicable energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1, and relevant lighting and accessibility standards.


  • Relevant professional registration or industry credentials are assets, along with the ability to travel to project sites and follow WSP and client health and safety requirements.


Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800


  • MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100


  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500


Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Shape How Buildings Come to Light

Transform technical precision into responsive environments that use energy intelligently and support the people who experience them. Your designs will connect light, controls, and building performance in ways that last.

Illuminate what buildings can become.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1959

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at WSP

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Lighting Control Specialist, Buildings jobs: