WSP in the U.S.
Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer - Buildings
WSP in the U.S., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer - Buildings
WSP is currently initiating a search for an
Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer
to join our Property & Buildings team in California. This position can sit out of any of our WSP offices in California. This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who has extensive education design experience in the state of California. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business.
As part of the full project cycle, the role will focus on complex sector work such as education, K‑12, community college and higher educational projects from the design phase through final construction close‑out.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Location: California (any WSP office)
Responsibilities
Coordinate, review and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high‑level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements for concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Plan and incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, systems, and infrastructure.
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems.
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross‑sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
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 education industry and with DSA
Known in the local community with an extensive network
Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues
Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of 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 involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently 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
Preferred Qualifications
LEED AP Certification
At least 8+ years minimum of Project Management experience
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $129,600–$192,390
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer
to join our Property & Buildings team in California. This position can sit out of any of our WSP offices in California. This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who has extensive education design experience in the state of California. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business.
As part of the full project cycle, the role will focus on complex sector work such as education, K‑12, community college and higher educational projects from the design phase through final construction close‑out.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Location: California (any WSP office)
Responsibilities
Coordinate, review and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high‑level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements for concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Plan and incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, systems, and infrastructure.
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems.
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross‑sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
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 education industry and with DSA
Known in the local community with an extensive network
Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues
Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of 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 involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently 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
Preferred Qualifications
LEED AP Certification
At least 8+ years minimum of Project Management experience
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $129,600–$192,390
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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