Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Engineering
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Management
Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer
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—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 CoE
- Serve 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 CoE
- Develop 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 CoE
- Oversee 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 CoE
- Promote 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 mission-critical environments
- Recognized as an industry leader with strong external presence and influence
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $168,900 - $283,600
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