Technical Director, Electrical Engineer - Industrial

WSP in the U.S.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Technical Director, Electrical Engineer to lead design projects for industrial and government systems. The role includes oversight of electrical design plans and ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring staff and promoting future-ready technologies.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and an engineer license. Comprehensive benefits are included, with a salary range of $140,000 to $190,000.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power component design for projects.
• Coordinate and approve electrical infrastructure design plans.
• Conduct investigations and inspections of site conditions.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Leadership

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

ETAP

AutoCADD electrical

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Job Title

Technical Director, Electrical Engineer

Location

Boise, ID; Madison, WI; Overland Park, KS; Minneapolis, MN – hybrid or remote possible.

Overview

Lead electrical power component design for industrial and government projects, creating construction drawings, specifications, bills of material, cost estimates, and power system studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, collecting and analyzing data from design site surveys, blueprints, GIS data, substation components, and procurement package development.
• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid‑level and complex projects, ensuring compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases: concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Conduct investigations and inspections of site conditions, substation layouts, grounding grid designs, lightning protection, and power plants for conformance with standards.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare safety and phasing plans, updating infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners and other disciplines.
• Manage design and construction of infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation, grading, drainage, pavement design, and construction safety plans.
• Oversee development and implementation of future‑ready technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, cabling, conduit, and trenching design strategies.
• Lead large‑scale electrical engineering projects, supervising budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and ensuring satisfactory subcontractor performance.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans, standby plans, and construction inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage with public or private entities to discuss electrical/engineering challenges and programs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations, explaining research, findings, and recommendations.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements aligned with WSP standards.
• Develop a client base for high‑level electrical engineering services and identify business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support growth and professional development.
• Stay current with latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on funded improvement projects and business development opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of post‑education experience providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Proficiency with electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build, and permitting.
• Proficiency with infrastructure design and planning, including multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Ability to perform technical computations and apply engineering principles to plans and specifications.
• Experience planning and conducting inspections and investigations of construction and design facilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both technical and non‑technical.
• Strong self‑leadership and interpersonal communication for client, regulator, and team interactions.
• Independent work and leadership of mid‑ to senior‑level team members with QA/QC adherence.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, and design software (CADD, ETAP, AutoCADD electrical, etc.).
• Experience reviewing documents and preparing technical deliverables with high complexity.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for technical analysis and solution design.
• Track record of coordinating and directing subcontractors to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to meet business needs and prioritize responsibilities under pressure.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Food & Beverage Industry experience.
• Prior consulting or engineering services experience.
• Previous experience with capital projects at a manufacturing company.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit.
• Interest in managing a group of direct reports.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $140,000 – $190,000 (all locations).

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status protected. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.