Lighting SME📣 Job Ad

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Lighting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position will provide essential technical leadership and oversight for a major infrastructure construction supervision project, focusing on all aspects of external, roadway, architectural, and infrastructure lighting systems.

Role Context and Responsibilities

The Lighting SME will serve as the primary point of contact for lighting-related matters, including design review, construction compliance, quality assurance, and coordination with contractors. The role ensures that all lighting installations adhere to client specifications, international standards, safety requirements, and local regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the design intent is effectively translated into construction outcomes.

• Review and validate lighting designs for roads, highways, interchanges, tunnels, and bridges.
• Ensure compliance with MOT, MOMRA, SEC, SABQ, and international standards (IES, CIE, BS/EN).
• Evaluate lighting calculations, photometric analyses, and lumen output performance.
• Advise on appropriate fixtures, poles, control systems, and energy-efficient solutions, such as LED and smart lighting.
• Monitor the installation of lighting poles, foundations, cables, power supply, control cabinets, and smart lighting systems.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure correct execution as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections, verify materials, and oversee testing and commissioning.
• Identify installation issues and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, ITS, and design teams to ensure seamless integration of lighting systems.
• Attend design coordination and progress meetings with consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure all lighting works are executed in compliance with project safety protocols.
• Promote best practices in electrical safety and equipment handling.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a strong background in major infrastructure, roads, and highways projects, with the ability to operate effectively within a consultancy/supervision environment. Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, particularly in Riyadh, is highly preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree is preferred but optional.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, with 15+ years in highway/road lighting design, supervision, and project execution being ideal.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale infrastructure projects is essential.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Proficiency in industry-standard lighting design software and a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems are critical for this role.

• Proficiency in lighting software including Dialux, AGi32, and Relux.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, control systems, smart lighting, and energy-saving technologies.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NEC, IEC, IES, and Saudi Codes.