Lighting Designer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

WSP currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Designer to join our growing team in Melbourne. 

We are happy to consider applications from Intermediate Designer, Senior Engineer to Associate level. 

• Work on iconic projects as part of a collaborative and high performing team.
• Progress your career within an environment that actively encourages development.
• Enjoy supportive & flexible working through our hybrid work model.
• Domestic relocation allowance to support interstate moves.

A skilled lighting designer bridges the gap between the aesthetic and technical aspects of lighting to create outcomes that are fully integrated with the architecture and engineering services. This role presents the opportunity to work within an established team of highly skilled engineers and contribute towards the success of our Specialist Lighting group.

This exciting role will see you develop new consultancy skills, foster valued client relationships, manage project performance and promote our culture of technical and professional excellence, all within our supportive team environment.  

The Specialist Division of WSP includes other value add disciplines including Acoustics, Fire Engineering, Sustainability, Facades, Waste, Program Delivery, and Technology Systems to name a few. Our team of lighting designers come from diverse backgrounds, including, theatre stage lighting, electrical engineering, interior design, industrial design and product design. This eclectic mix brings a unique perspective and consideration to how light can affect all elements of design on a project, to yield an optimum outcome for the client and end user.

We operate as a highly autonomous and genuinely national team. The ability to grow and develop your career at WSP is unparalleled in the market. We offer the opportunity to contribute to local and national buildings projects, plus the ability to expand your design skills across other market sectors.

Key responsibilities – What you’ll do

• Have the opportunity to work on iconic projects within a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver the design, installation, and operation of lighting and special electrical effects used in a range of engineering projects.
• Develop and illustrate lighting concepts from initial briefing to completion. 
• Apply a deeper understanding of Lighting Design principles to devise and deliver high quality outcomes for clients.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of fee proposals for small to major sized projects.
• Supervise the work of assigned junior lighting designers and drafters, and contribute to their training and development, specifically when assigned as a mentor.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About You - Required Experience & Skills 

• Bachelor’s to Masters Degree in Engineering.
• 5-10 years post graduate experience in Lighting Design. 
• Exposure across a range of local building sectors (e.g., transport, data centres, health, commercial etc.)
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC (BCA) requirements and client requirements on lighting design projects.
• Prior experience in Leading small to medium scale projects, including preparing technical reports, monitoring and managing the scope of multiple varying size projects and applying business systems.
• Familiar with BIM software and how to use and review models.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including developing new and maintaining existing client relationships, and collaborating effectively with colleagues on projects.
• Naturally Curious, Passionate, Adaptable & ready to do the kind of work the world needs.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people, some of the many benefits we offer our employees include:

• Salary Sacrifice Benefits such as novated car lease, etc
• Multiple self-purchase leave policies to support employees including a specific scheme designed for working parents;
• Flexible family friendly and hybrid WFH policy and in office hours;
• Payment of a membership subscription to a Professional Institute;
• Payment of Professional Engineer Registration;
• Employee Share Purchase Plan;
• Salary continuance insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program that can be accessed by employees and their families;
• Multiple corporate employee discounts and offers;

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.