Chief Electrical Engineering Strategist for Industrial Growth

WSP USA; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 169,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer to define the national strategy for electrical engineering within the Industrial CoE and drive growth across manufacturing, energy and related sectors.

You’ll lead executive-level initiatives, shape technical direction, and oversee large-scale projects with a focus on innovation, decarbonization, and resilience. PE licensed leaders with 15+ years’ experience are encouraged to apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Strategic growth

Client relationships

Industry leadership

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer to define the national strategy for electrical engineering within the Industrial CoE and drive growth across manufacturing, energy and related sectors.

You’ll lead executive-level initiatives, shape technical direction, and oversee large-scale projects with a focus on innovation, decarbonization, and resilience. PE licensed leaders with 15+ years’ experience are encouraged to apply.