Lighting Control Engineer / Specialist – Amman, Jordan

About the role

WSP Middle East is looking for a Lighting Control Engineer / Specialist to join its regional Lighting Design Studio in Amman. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering high‑quality lighting control systems across a variety of built‑environment projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or support the design of lighting control systems for hospitality, residential, entertainment, commercial, cultural and mixed‑use projects.
• Develop control strategies, system architecture diagrams, schematics, equipment schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate lighting control requirements with architectural lighting, electrical, AV, BMS, ICT, façade, landscape and specialist systems.
• Define control zones, dimming groups, scenes, user interfaces, sensors, gateways and integration points.
• Review supplier proposals, technical submittals, control narratives, shop drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Provide technical input during tender, construction, commissioning and hand‑over phases.
• Guide junior team members and share knowledge within the lighting design team.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing and delivering lighting control systems in the built environment.
• Strong understanding of lighting control protocols and equipment selection.
• Ability to work closely with lighting designers, MEP engineers, architects, interior designers and AV/BMS/ICT consultants.
• Experience integrating lighting control with theatre, show‑control and entertainment systems is a plus.

Required skills

• DALI, DALI‑2, DALI‑8 protocols
• Phase dimming
• 0‑10V control
• DMX protocol
• RGB/RGBW control
• Video/media control interfaces
• Lighting control system design and architecture