Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 168,900 - 283,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer to lead the national strategy for Electrical Engineering within the Industrial Center of Excellence. This role will drive growth and influence business strategies across various sectors including manufacturing, food & beverage, and energy transition.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years of experience in leadership roles, with a track record of managing P&L and complex projects. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and leadership roles.
• Proven experience in executive leadership, business growth, and large-scale operations.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the national strategy and vision for Electrical Engineering.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Drive market expansion and revenue growth across industrial sectors.
• Set the technical direction and standards for electrical engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

P&L Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 (CoE)—setting the technical vision and driving growth across key industrial markets including manufacturing, food & beverage, advanced facilities, and energy transition.

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 health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $168,900 - $283,600 (Colorado, USA). Compensation range reflects the organization’s assessment of education, experience, and other factors. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits, depending on circumstances not related to protected status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.