Lighting Design Student

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Based in our Toronto office
, this student role places you at the centre of creative, technical, and human‑focused design. As a Lighting Design Student within our Building/Transportation M&E team, you’ll support the development of lighting concepts for iconic spaces across sectors including transportation, healthcare, commercial, educational, cultural, entertainment, and government facilities. Your work will help shape environments where people move, heal, learn, gather, and thrive.

• Assist in producing creative lighting concepts from schematic design through detailed design.
• Support the preparation of plans, lighting layouts, sketches, visualizations, and design details.
• Conduct basic lighting calculations under mentorship from senior designers.
• Help build mock‑ups and contribute to design presentations.
• Maintain design files, drawing sets, and project documentation.
• Prepare 2D drafting and support 3D modeling exercises.
• Research current design trends, technologies, and fixture innovations.
• Collaborate closely with senior designers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support a positive, organized, and detail‑driven design workflow.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Revit
  , or other design tools.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up or similar) is an asset.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and understand spatial relationships.
• Creative thinker with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and thrive in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Comfortable communicating ideas visually — including hand sketches.

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.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 – $32.25/hr

MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25/hr

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $21.50 – $30.25/hr

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.

Ready to explore lighting design, build real project experience, and contribute to spaces that shape how people live and move? Step into a role where creativity meets engineering — and where your ideas can spark brighter futures.