[Hiring] Senior Technical Director, Electrical Engineering @WSP

Role Description

WSP is excited to announce an open position for Senior Technical Director Electrical Engineering (Renewables) within the dynamic national Renewables Business Unit Team. This leader will provide client engagement, High Voltage (HV) matter expertise, and team leadership for due diligence, development, design, and construction phases for HV scope associated with utility and commercial scale solar, wind, and BESS projects across the US, primarily in the private sector.

• Take a lead role in recruiting and developing a HV focused design team in the Denver, CO metropolitan area.
• Provide project leadership/oversight and review HV collector station designs and studies associated with solar, BESS and wind generating facilities.
• Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid-level and complex projects.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Actively oversee the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Lead larger-scale HV engineering projects ensuring contributors know their responsibilities.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications.
• Meet with various public or private entities to discuss electrical/engineering/construction challenges.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines on improvement and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for renewables.
• Professional Electrical Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Highly proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing and office automation tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Balance of Plant Solar and/or BESS experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.