Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 129,600 - 192,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer in California. This position calls for an experienced Electrical Engineer skilled in leading teams and managing project lifecycles for complex building sector projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong client engagement abilities. The role includes overseeing design plans, mentoring teams, and developing client relationships. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $129,600 to $192,390 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design for building projects.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review electrical design plans for compliance.
• Supervise cross-functional engineering teams on large projects.
• Provide key technical input for business development efforts.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Project management

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in California. This position may be based out of any WSP office in California. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer who brings a strong combination of technical leadership, client engagement, and business development experience to help grow our Property & Buildings practice.

Job Description

This role will actively participate in the full project lifecycle, focusing on complex building sector projects such as K‑12 education, community colleges, higher education, civic and municipal facilities, and industrial, commercial or institutional developments. The successful candidate will support projects from conceptual design through construction close‑out, partnering closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Your Impact

• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical design plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques across all project phases – concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Plan and incorporate future‑ready design strategies that address safety, functionality, resiliency, and long‑term performance of building systems.
• Participate from project inception through completion, supporting the management of electrical design and construction activities.
• Oversee and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams on mid‑ to large‑scale projects, including budgets, schedules, resource planning, quality control, and technical execution.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and presentations.
• Provide key technical input on pursuits and proposals, supporting business development efforts and client interviews.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with internal leadership and external partners.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making in alignment with WSP’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design for building projects, particularly within education and institutional, industrial or commercial sectors, including experience with DSA‑regulated projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management across renovation and new‑build projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and deliver high‑quality results.
• Well‑established professional presence with a strong local network.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP health, safety, and conduct policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• LEED AP certification.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience on complex building projects.
• Experience supporting client pursuits, proposals, and business growth initiatives.

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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $129,600–$192,390. WSP USA reserves the right to vary compensation based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

EEO Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.