Senior VP, Electrical Engineering & Building Systems

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Vice President, Electrical Engineering to lead the Property & Buildings practice in Southern California, with a focus on San Diego. You will guide growth, mentor professionals, and oversee landmark projects across healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic markets.

You will combine technical excellence with business development and executive leadership to expand market share while delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education, and/or Civic projects.
• Strong business development experience with a proven record of developing client relationships and winning work.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, lighting design, emergency power, low-voltage systems, renewable energy integration, and building performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to support clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth initiatives for the Property & Buildings practice throughout Southern California.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, developers, architects, and contractors.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and major project pursuits.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to establish growth strategies and market priorities.
• Lead proposal development, presentations, contract negotiations, and client engagement activities.
• Represent WSP at industry organizations, conferences, and networking events.
• Provide executive oversight and technical direction for complex electrical engineering projects.
• Guide project teams in planning, design, and delivery of power distribution, lighting, life safety, low-voltage systems, renewable energy, and critical facility infrastructure projects.
• Champion innovation, resiliency, sustainability, electrification, and decarbonization initiatives across all project types.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, quality procedures, and client requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on critical projects.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth and technical excellence.
• Support recruitment, retention, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to project managers, senior engineers, and emerging leaders.
• Provide executive oversight of project performance, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Partner with project managers and operations to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor financial performance, resource planning, utilization, and business metrics.
• Support risk management and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Communication

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Senior Vice President, Electrical Engineering to lead the Property & Buildings practice in Southern California, with a focus on San Diego. You will guide growth, mentor professionals, and oversee landmark projects across healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic markets.

You will combine technical excellence with business development and executive leadership to expand market share while delivering exceptional client service.