Director - Mission Critical & Data Centers (Electrical)

WSP•Markham, ON

About The Position

Build the Future with Us Help shape the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. As Director – Mission Critical & Data Centers (Electrical), you will play a defining leadership role in delivering high‑performance, resilient, and future‑ready data center solutions across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Embedded within WSP Canada’s Data Centers Centre of Excellence, this role blends technical excellence, strategic leadership, and business growth to support hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients in one of the fastest‑growing sectors in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with P.Eng. (or equivalent) designation.
15+ years of experience delivering mission‑critical or data center infrastructure projects.
Deep expertise in medium‑voltage systems, generators, UPS, redundancy strategies, and electrical resilience.
Proven experience leading large, complex programs and multidisciplinary technical teams.
Strong client‑facing capabilities with the confidence to engage at executive and stakeholder levels.
Demonstrated ability to develop Basis of Design documents, technical standards, and governance frameworks.
A collaborative, innovative leadership mindset with a passion for mentoring and talent development.
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Lead mission‑critical electrical design delivery for large‑scale data center projects, including hyperscale, AI‑ready, and colocation facilities.
Act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert, guiding technical direction, standards, and governance across complex programs.
Drive project success through strong oversight of scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
Shape and advance sector business development strategies through proposals, client interviews, and trusted advisor relationships.
Guide multidisciplinary teams through all phases of delivery, from feasibility and concept design to construction and commissioning.
Champion innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency, and resilience across WSP’s data center portfolio.
Provide executive‑level technical insight during client discussions, design reviews, and strategic decision‑making.
Mentor and develop senior engineers and project managers, strengthening technical depth and future leadership.