Senior Technical Manager - Electrical Engineering

WSP · Seattle, WA · $119,600 - $213,200 Join WSP's Energy Infrastructure Solutions – Advanced Complementary Solutions team, where we're accelerating the shift to a lower-carbon future. WSP USA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy Advanced Complementary Services (ACS) team in our Seattle, WA or New York, NY office. You will help WSP fully leverage the capabilities of our Power & Energy teams to address critical energy challenges in the U.S. market. In this technical leadership role, you will provide high-level technical expertise, direction, and oversight for complex, multi-site and multi-phase projects involving due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction. Responsibilities include: Leading the research, planning, design, and implementation of transmission and distribution substations, medium- and low-voltage power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, electrification, and protection and control systems. Serving as a senior technical resource for utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects across the public and private sectors. Applying advanced engineering knowledge and independent judgment to solve complex technical challenges, establish engineering approaches, guide multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders. Providing technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and designers while ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed applicable industry standards for quality, safety, constructability, and functionality. Your Impact: Lead the preparation, technical direction, and review of IFC electrical design documents for behind-the-meter systems from 35 kV through MV/LV distribution and device-level design, with a primary focus on charging and electrification infrastructure. Lead and perform site visits and field assessments to evaluate existing electrical infrastructure, capacity, constructability, and code compliance; interpret findings and establish engineering recommendations and design strategies. Serve as a senior technical lead for utility coordination, including service applications, interconnection requirements, utility standards compliance, and coordination with utility protection and metering teams. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Extensive professional experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated responsibility for technically complex power distribution, electrification, utility, or related infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead for electrical engineering design and multidisciplinary project delivery. Advanced knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, electrical equipment, grounding, protection, and applicable electrical codes and standards. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Retirement savings Paid sick leave Paid vacation Paid parental leave Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings Compensation: $119,600 - $213,200