Technical Director, Electrical Engineer - Industrial

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Technical Director, Electrical Engineer

Boise, ;
Madison, WI;
Overland Park, KS;
Minneapolis, MN – hybrid or remote possible.

Lead electrical power component design for industrial and government projects, creating construction drawings, specifications, bills of material, cost estimates, and power system studies.

• Provide oversight, collecting and analyzing data from design site surveys, blueprints, GIS data, substation components, and procurement package development.
• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid‑level and complex projects, ensuring compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases: concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Conduct investigations and inspections of site conditions, substation layouts, grounding grid designs, lightning protection, and power plants for conformance with standards.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare safety and phasing plans, updating infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners and other disciplines.
• Manage design and construction of infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation, grading, drainage, pavement design, and construction safety plans.
• Oversee development and implementation of future‑ready technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, cabling, conduit, and trenching design strategies.
• Lead large‑scale electrical engineering projects, supervising budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and ensuring satisfactory subcontractor performance.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans, standby plans, and construction inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage with public or private entities to discuss electrical/engineering challenges and programs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations, explaining research, findings, and recommendations.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements aligned with WSP standards.
• Develop a client base for high‑level electrical engineering services and identify business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support growth and professional development.
• Stay current with latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on funded improvement projects and business development opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of post‑education experience providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Proficiency with electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build, and permitting.
• Proficiency with infrastructure design and planning, including multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Ability to perform technical computations and apply engineering principles to plans and specifications.
• Experience planning and conducting inspections and investigations of construction and design facilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both technical and non‑technical.
• Strong self‑leadership and interpersonal communication for client, regulator, and team interactions.
• Independent work and leadership of mid‑ to senior‑level team members with QA/QC adherence.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, and design software (CADD, ETAP, AutoCADD electrical, etc.).
• Experience reviewing documents and preparing technical deliverables with high complexity.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for technical analysis and solution design.
• Track record of coordinating and directing subcontractors to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Commitment to workplace safety and…