Lighting Controls Specialist

About AES Engineering

AES is a group of problem solvers, who collectively come together to work on electrical engineering, lighting projects, and technology systems for buildings and infrastructure projects. We are passionate team players, who see the “bigger picture” and work together to impact our communities and enhance the lives of those living in them. Collectively, we all work to help design a better tomorrow.

Over the past 24 years, AES has attracted many innovative minds to work on complex, challenging, and exciting projects. Attracting the right talent has helped us with the quality of our projects, and we have been able to build our reputation for providing award-winning designs.

About the Role

In this role, Lighting Controls Specialist, based in our Vancouver office, you will support the AES Lighting Team by assisting, reviewing, recommending, and designing lighting control solutions for projects across all AES offices, including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Calgary. You will work collaboratively with internal design teams and project stakeholders to support the coordination and implementation of lighting control systems across diverse building and infrastructure projects. This is a full-time hybrid position requiring a strong understanding of lighting control system design, building integration, and multi-disciplinary coordination.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop lighting control concepts for interior and exterior environments


• Prepare lighting control markups, circuiting, zoning, daylighting zones, occupancy/vacancy sensor layouts, general notes, and keynotes using PDF or AutoCAD


• Act as an internal advisor to AES electrical designer teams regarding lighting control design and coordination


• Coordinate integration of lighting control systems with AV, Building Management Systems (BMS), Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, and other project systems as required


• Review lighting and lighting control shop drawings


• Develop written lighting control specifications based on project requirements


• Prepare lighting control system risers and technical details


• Develop sequences of operation


• Support ASHRAE compliance and completion of required forms


• Assist with LEED certification verification related to lighting control systems


• Perform other duties as assigned

Our Must Haves:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD


• Proficiency in Bluebeam


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Basic working knowledge of REVIT is considered an asset but not required


• Basic working knowledge of AGI32 and/or DIALux is considered an asset but not required

Compensation: $80,000 to $88,000 (depending on experience)

Why Join AES Engineering?

• RRSP matching.


• Extended medical and dental benefits.


• Health wellness spending account.


• Opportunity for career development and professional growth.


• A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume if you are interested in this role, and for more information, please visit our company website www.aesengr.com.  We appreciate your interest in AES Engineering, but due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those who are qualified will be contacted.