Lighting Engineer

Role overview

Your role

• Review lighting layouts, specifications, shop drawings, luminaire schedules, and control schematics; resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate lighting installations with architectural finishes, electrical services, structural supports, AV systems, and other building services.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, material approvals, RFIs, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• Supervise installation of luminaires, LED drivers, control panels, gateways, sensors, and power and control cabling.
• Verify luminaire and driver compatibility, dimming performance, circuit loading, mounting arrangements, and maintenance access.
• Coordinate configuration, addressing, zoning, scene settings, and commissioning with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support integration with AV, show-control, and building management systems within the approved scope.
• Participate in mock-ups, fixture aiming, and checks of illuminance, uniformity, glare, colour consistency, and flicker.
• Troubleshoot wiring faults, communication failures, inconsistent dimming, and other installation or control issues.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning, integrated system testing, and snag resolution.
• Monitor progress and material availability for timely lighting package delivery.
• Prepare as-built drawings, testing records, O&M documentation, and handover submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant lighting engineering experience, including installation, technical coordination, testing, and commissioning on construction projects.
• Construction experience with an MEP contractor, specialist lighting contractor, or systems integrator is essential.
• Experience delivering architectural lighting and lighting-control systems.
• Strong knowledge of LED luminaires, drivers, dimming methods, lighting circuits, and control-system compatibility.
• Practical knowledge of DALI/DALI-2; familiarity with DMX512, RDM, sACN, and Art-Net is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret lighting drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of lighting-control networks and interfaces with AV, show-control, and BMS systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with DIALux evo, Relux, or equivalent lighting calculation software.
• Familiarity with Revit and BIM coordination is an advantage.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, site coordination, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred project experience

• Experience on entertainment venues, theatres, arenas, theme parks, immersive attractions, or similarly complex projects is preferred.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile UAE projects.
• Collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth and career progression.