Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Electrical Engineering to lead the growth and delivery of our WSP's Property & Buildings practice in San Deigo, with a strong focus on Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education, and Civic market sectors. This leadership role presents a unique opportunity to drive strategic growth, develop client relationships, mentor talented professionals, and oversee the delivery of landmark projects throughout Southern California and beyond.

This Opportunity

As a Senior Vice President, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a market leader within the Southern California region, and a key contributor to the continued expansion of WSP's Property & Buildings business. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence, business development expertise, and operational leadership to grow market share while delivering exceptional client service.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, executive leadership, and key stakeholders to advance WSP's position as an industry leader within the Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education, and Civic sectors.

Your Impact

Leadership & Business Development

• Lead strategic growth initiatives for the Property & Buildings practice throughout Southern California.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, developers, architects, and contractors.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and major project pursuits.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to establish growth strategies and market priorities.
• Lead proposal development, presentations, contract negotiations, and client engagement activities.
• Represent WSP at industry organizations, conferences, and networking events.

Technical Leadership

• Provide executive oversight and technical direction for complex electrical engineering projects.
• Guide project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of power distribution, lighting, life safety, low-voltage systems, renewable energy, and critical facility infrastructure projects.
• Champion innovation, resiliency, sustainability, electrification, and decarbonization initiatives across all project types.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, quality management procedures, and client requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on critical projects.

Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on professional growth and technical excellence.