Business Development – Cross Collaboration Hub West

WSP is seeking a Business Development – Cross Collaboration Hub West leader in San Diego, CA to drive growth for power systems across key end-client markets.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial and strategic initiatives in behind-the-meter power markets in partnership with organizational leaders and delivery teams
• Develop an internal WSP network by connecting resources across business and global regions to deliver holistic customer solutions
• Serve as a representative for WSP at conferences, as part of client teams, and in business leadership settings
• Advance innovative business development strategies across diverse market sectors
• Build and sustain long-term partnerships with clients, vendors, and ecosystem partners
• Lead client-facing engagement to build and expand priority client relationships
• Oversee proposal preparation and market capture, including validating execution strategies to support customer goals and objectives
• Facilitate commercial term negotiations and coordinate alignment across delivery teams
• Ensure ethical decision-making and alignment with WSP’s Code of Conduct

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in power systems or critical facilities management within power generation and power delivery
• Strong knowledge of power systems, with emphasis on behind-the-meter applications
• Strong knowledge of key infrastructure markets, including: data centers, microgrids, electrification, large campuses, ports, airports, and more
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and professional communication with both engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Demonstrated self-leadership, including diligence, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment
• Established client relationships and industry contacts relevant to the role
• Travel required to support employee engagement, clients, and/or sector activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with operations of large scale infrastructure and/or power grids
• Familiarity with conventional and renewable energy integration and power monitoring tools
• Project management certification (PMP)

Compensation

• Expected salary (all locations): $133,100 - $250,000 per year

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings