Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer - Buildings

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in California. This position may be based out of any WSP office in California.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical design plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques across all project phases, including concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Plan and incorporate future-ready design strategies that address safety, functionality, resiliency, and long-term performance of building systems.
• Participate from project inception through completion, supporting the management of electrical design and construction activities.
• Oversee and mentor cross-functional engineering teams on mid- to large-scale projects, including budgets, schedules, resource planning, quality control, and technical execution.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and presentations.
• Provide key technical input on pursuits and proposals, supporting business development efforts and client interviews.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with internal leadership and external partners.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making in alignment with WSP’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design for building projects, particularly within education and institutional, industrial or commercial sectors, including experience with DSA-regulated projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management across renovation and new-build projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and deliver high-quality results.
• Well-established professional presence with a strong local network.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP health, safety, and conduct policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• LEED AP certification.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience on complex building projects.
• Experience supporting client pursuits, proposals, and business growth initiatives.

Benefits

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

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $129,600-$192,390

Schedule

Not specified

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].