Senior Technical Manager, Electrical Engineer

WSP; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence team. This role is pivotal in delivering electrical engineering design for large-scale industrial projects across multiple locations in the U.S.

The ideal candidate will work on advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, and mission-critical facilities, leading teams and ensuring project compliance with relevant standards while mentoring junior engineers.

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, along with competitive pay based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial/mission-critical facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering design for large-scale industrial projects.
• Lead design and oversight of electrical systems.
• Provide technical direction and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Project management skills

Leadership

Business development strategies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Senior Technical Manager, Electrical Engineer

Meridian, ID, United States
Overland Park, KS, United States
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Technical Manager, Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence (CoE) team. This role can sit in multiple locations across the U.S.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings – Industrial team and be part of a growing organization that delivers high-performance solutions for complex industrial facilities.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future‑focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and advance critical infrastructure.

Your Impact

• Serve as a senior technical leader delivering electrical engineering design for large-scale industrial projects (e.g., advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, mission‑critical facilities).
• Lead the design and oversight of electrical systems including:
  • Power distribution and generation systems
  • Emergency and backup systems
  • Lighting and life safety systems
  • Industrial controls and infrastructure systems
• Provide technical direction and quality oversight for multi‑disciplinary project teams across the Industrial CoE.
• Act as a client‑facing leader, developing and maintaining strong relationships and supporting business development efforts.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and project planning.
• Oversee project delivery, including budgets, schedules, and coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.) and WSP quality expectations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff to support career growth and technical excellence.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the Industrial CoE.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial, manufacturing, or large‑scale commercial/mission‑critical facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, and industry standards.
• Experience with client engagement and business development strategies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Industrial or Manufacturing Center of Excellence models.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, automation, and industrial controls.
• Proficiency with Revit, BIM, and advanced design tools.
• Multi‑office or national project experience.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

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: WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Job Information

• Job Identification 88316
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 04:12 PM

Equal Opportunity 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.