What if you could redefine what's possible?
Et si vous pouviez redéfinir ce qui est possible? Avec nous, c'est possible.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity

Illuminate the spaces where life happens.
As a Senior Lighting Designer within our Buildings | Electrical team, you will shape environments that balance creativity, performance, and human experience. Based in Thornhill, Ontario, this role places you at the centre of multidisciplinary building projects-where thoughtful lighting design enhances how people live, work, and connect.

You will contribute to a wide range of Property & Buildings projects, applying both technical rigour and creative insight to deliver lighting solutions that are efficient, compliant, and inspiring.

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Your Impact

• Develop lighting design concepts and detailed layouts for building projects, from early vision through construction documentation
• Produce photometric calculations and lighting studies that inform high-quality, evidence-based design decisions
• Design lighting systems for specialized environments, including healthcare facilities and laboratory spaces
• Integrate lighting controls and sequences of operation with broader building systems
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, and internal project teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Prepare drawings, schedules, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support projects through the construction phase
• Participate in design and site meetings, contributing technical insight and creative problem-solving
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including IES, CEC/NEC, ASHRAE, and healthcare guidelines

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The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or certificate in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-7 years of experience as a professional lighting designer, supported by a strong design portfolio
• Practical experience with lighting controls, photometric modeling, and performance-based design
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, AGi32, and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Canadian building codes, lighting standards, and energy efficiency requirements
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical execution across complex building projects

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Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .