Lighting Design Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

WSP’s Lighting Team is seeking a full‑time Lighting Design Intern for the Summer 2027 internship program. The position is based in Arlington, VA, with additional consideration for Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA. This temporary 12‑week internship begins on May 17 2027 (flexible start date) and is open to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program focused on lighting design. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of architectural lighting design tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamental principles of architectural lighting design and assist designers on diverse project types and market sectors.
• Perform lighting calculations and assist with lighting 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 responses to requests for information and shop drawing reviews.
• Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation.
• Engage in collaborative design discussions with architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in architectural lighting, daylighting, lighting controls, sustainability, emerging technologies, or a related field.
• Strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Strong presentation, graphic communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with design and visualization software such as Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or related master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected salary range (all locations): $23.03 – $32.22 per hour. WSP USA provides this range in good faith based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. The final offer may vary.