Technical Director Electrical Engineering, Renewables

About the role

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Electrical Engineering, Renewables to lead client engagement, renewables subject-matter expertise, and team leadership across due diligence, development, design review, and construction phases for utility and commercial-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects nationwide. This role will help expand Owner’s Engineer (OE) capabilities within the Renewables Business Unit (RBU), including strategy development, hiring, and full-scope cradle-to-grave project leadership. Occasional travel and remote flexibility within the U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for electrical infrastructure design, studies, and construction for solar, BESS, and wind facilities, ensuring compliance with client specifications, national electrical codes, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid-level and complex projects, verifying data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases: concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Develop or review construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety/phasing plans, and infrastructure layout plans in collaboration with owners, multi-discipline teams, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Oversee design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, equipment layout, elevations, materials, phasing, and safety plans.
• Lead larger-scale Balance of Plant (BOP) engineering projects, including budget oversight, contractor management, schedule tracking, and subcontractor coordination.
• Conduct engineering reviews of permit applications, design plans, standby plans, contracts, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and engineering standards.
• Engage with public and private entities to discuss electrical/engineering/construction challenges and present technical findings, risks, and recommendations in clear reports and presentations.
• Mentor staff to support professional growth and maintain current knowledge of BOP engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate across disciplines (engineering, planning, infrastructure authorities) on federal, state, regional, and local projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer delivering design deliverables for renewables, preferably at utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Highly proficient in electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build, permitting, and project-related issues.
• Strong expertise in Balance of Plant (BOP) design and infrastructure planning, including coordination with civil, protection & control (P&C), SCADA, and telecom disciplines.
• Experience mentoring staff and supporting professional development.
• Deep knowledge of electrical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Proficiency in technical computations, plan interpretation, and regulatory comparisons.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong self-leadership and ability to guide mid-level to senior team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation tools, discipline-specific design/modeling software, spreadsheets, and predictive modeling tools.
• Ability to prepare and critically review high-complexity technical deliverables and plans.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to derive effective, economical, and logical solutions from data analysis and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and teams to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules; ability to work under pressure.
• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Balance of Plant (BOP) experience with solar, wind, and/or BESS projects.
• Professional Electrical Engineer license (multi-state preferred).