Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering

WSP•Jacksonville, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer for their Jacksonville, FL office to contribute to the growth of their Property & Buildings division. This role is ideal for a licensed Electrical Engineer with significant healthcare design experience in Florida, possessing both technical leadership and business development skills. The position involves active participation throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on complex sectors like healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing, from design to construction close-out. WSP is a global leader in MEP and related services for the built environment, working on high-profile national and international projects, including designing over 30 million square feet of medical facilities. The company emphasizes teamwork and aims to inspire employees to contribute to future-focused business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
10+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
Professional Engineering license required
Extensive knowledge of electrical design, particularly in the healthcare industry
Known in the local community with an extensive network
Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to permitting and project work-related issues
Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management, including renovation, new design, and construction projects
Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations, understand plans and specifications, and compare them to regulations
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and directing others to complete tasks safely and efficiently
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering
LEED AP Certification
Previous Healthcare or Laboratory design experience
At least 5+ years minimum of Project Management experience
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Responsibilities

Coordinate, review and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases (concept, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, operation).
Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements for safety and functionality.
Manage the design and construction of electrical systems from project inception to completion.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams, managing budgets, hours, expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, documentation, and regulatory analysis for mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects.
Prepare data and visualizations (tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, etc.) for complex data interpretation and presentation.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations on research, findings, concepts, and recommendations for design and construction issues/opportunities.
Manage client relationships and provide key technical input for pursuit efforts.
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.