Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer

WSP•Meridian, ID

1d•$168,900 - $283,600•Hybrid

About The Position

At WSP, we are driving the future of industrial facility design through innovation, technical excellence, and integrated delivery. We are seeking a Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence (CoE)—setting the technical vision and driving growth across key industrial markets including manufacturing, food & beverage, advanced facilities, and energy transition. This role is responsible for enterprise-level leadership, overseeing strategy, technical direction, and operational performance of the electrical engineering discipline within our Industrial practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
15+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and leadership roles
Proven experience in executive leadership, business growth, and large-scale operations
Strong track record managing P&L, strategic growth, and complex project portfolios
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
Deep expertise in industrial power systems, manufacturing facilities, and mission-critical environments
Recognized as an industry leader with strong external presence and influence

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Define and lead the national strategy and vision for Electrical Engineering across the Industrial CoE
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing business investment, innovation, and growth priorities
Drive market expansion and revenue growth across industrial sectors (Manufacturing, Advanced Facilities, Energy, etc.)
Establish WSP as a recognized industry leader in industrial electrical systems and infrastructure
Build and maintain executive-level client relationships, including Fortune 500 and global industrial clients
Champion innovation, digital delivery, and advanced technologies (smart manufacturing, electrification, decarbonization)
Ensure consistent delivery of complex, large-scale industrial projects with technical excellence and quality
Lead, mentor, and inspire regional and national leadership teams across electrical engineering
Own P&L performance and financial outcomes for electrical engineering within the Industrial CoE
Develop and execute short- and long-term growth strategies aligned with WSP’s national and global priorities
Identify emerging market opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions
Lead strategic planning initiatives to scale the Industrial CoE across regions
Lead major pursuits and secure high-value, complex industrial projects
Expand relationships with key industrial clients and stakeholders
Position WSP as a trusted partner for mission-critical industrial infrastructure
Represent WSP externally through industry leadership, conferences, and publications
Set the technical direction and standards for electrical engineering across the Industrial CoE
Oversee design excellence across power distribution, medium/high voltage systems, controls, and industrial automation
Drive innovation in sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions
Ensure alignment with WSP’s global technical standards and best practices
Ensure consistent project delivery performance, QA/QC, and risk management
Optimize resource planning, utilization, and cross-functional collaboration
Establish scalable delivery models across regions and teams
Build, mentor, and develop senior engineering leaders and succession pipelines
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture
Lead organizational design and workforce planning for the Industrial CoE
Promote knowledge-sharing and integration across WSP business lines

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings