About the role#
As a Lighting Design Intern, you will work with designers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams on projects from concept through construction. You will gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge while helping create lighting solutions for workplaces, healthcare facilities, public spaces, and transportation hubs. This is a full-time, 12-week summer position starting in May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support architectural lighting design tasks and learn fundamental design principles.
- Perform lighting calculations and assist with analysis using industry-standard 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 shop drawing reviews and responses to requests for information.
- Participate in collaborative design discussions with project stakeholders.
- Maintain project documentation and adhere to company policies and the Code of Conduct.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited Undergraduate program in Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Interest in architectural lighting, daylighting, lighting controls, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
- Ability to follow direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
- Strong presentation, graphic communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with design and visualization software like Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual, Rhino, Grasshopper, or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and company policies.
- Master's or PhD enrollment and prior internship or campus leadership experience are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Arlington, VA; Los Angeles, CA; or Boston, MA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $23.03 to $32.22 per hour.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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