Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer

Job-:
Engineering

Location:

Meridian, , United States;
Overland Park, KS, United States;
Minneapolis, MN, United States;
Houston, TX, United States Posted:
This Opportunity At WSP, we are driving the future of industrial facility design through innovation, technical excellence, and integrated delivery. We are seeking a Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence (CoE)—setting the technical vision and driving growth across key industrial markets including manufacturing, food & beverage, advanced facilities, and energy transition.

This role is responsible for enterprise-level leadership, overseeing strategy, technical direction, and operational performance of the electrical engineering discipline within our Industrial practice.

Your Impact Define and lead the national strategy and vision for Electrical Engineering across the Industrial CoEServe as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing business investment, innovation, and growth priorities

Drive market expansion and revenue growth across industrial sectors (Manufacturing, Advanced Facilities, Energy, etc.)Establish WSP as a recognized industry leader in industrial electrical systems and infrastructure

Build and maintain executive-level client relationships, including Fortune 500 and global industrial clients

Champion innovation, digital delivery, and advanced technologies (smart manufacturing, electrification, decarbonization)
Ensure consistent delivery of complex, large-scale industrial projects with technical excellence and quality

Lead, mentor, and inspire regional and national leadership teams across electrical engineering

Key Responsibilities Business & Strategic Leadership Own P&L performance and financial outcomes for electrical engineering within the Industrial CoEDevelop and execute short- and long-term growth strategies aligned with WSP’s national and global priorities

Identify emerging market opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions

Lead strategic planning initiatives to scale the Industrial CoE across regions

Client & Market Leadership Lead major pursuits and secure high-value, complex industrial projects

Expand relationships with key industrial clients and stakeholders

Position WSP as a trusted partner for mission-critical industrial infrastructure

Represent WSP externally through industry leadership, conferences, and publications Technical Leadership Set the technical direction and standards for electrical engineering across the Industrial CoEOversee design excellence across power distribution, medium/high voltage systems, controls, and industrial automation

Drive innovation in sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions

Ensure alignment with WSP’s global technical standards and best practices

Operational Excellence Ensure consistent project delivery performance, QA/QC, and risk management

Optimize resource planning, utilization, and cross-functional collaboration

Establish scalable delivery models across regions and teams

People & Leadership Development Build, mentor, and develop senior engineering leaders and succession pipelines

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Lead organizational design and workforce planning for the Industrial CoEPromote knowledge-sharing and integration across WSP business lines

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering 15+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and leadership roles

Proven experience in executive leadership, business growth, and large-scale operations

Strong track record managing P&L, strategic growth, and complex project portfolios

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required

Deep expertise in industrial power systems, manufacturing facilities, and…