DirectJobHub
Jobs · Consulting · Louisiana

Lead - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Texas

GHD · Baton Rouge, LA · 5 days ago
ConsultingFull-time

About the role

GHD North America is recruiting a Lead — Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to spearhead storage growth in the U.S. and Canada. This position will own the regional BESS strategy and go-to-market, prioritize roles as Owner’s Engineer, Independent Engineer and technical due diligence across development and financing stages, lead programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno-economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies, build client relationships with developers, utilities/ISOs, IPPs and financiers, shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers and Pursuit Leaders, develop and mentor a cross-regional team, implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.

Responsibilities

  • Own the regional BESS strategy and go-to-market
  • Prioritize roles as Owner’s Engineer, Independent Engineer and technical due diligence across development and financing stages
  • Lead programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno-economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies
  • Build client relationships with developers, utilities/ISOs, IPPs and financiers; shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers and Pursuit Leaders
  • Develop and mentor a cross-regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies

Requirements

  • 10–15 years in power systems or energy infrastructure, with at least 5+ years in utility-scale BESS or hybrid renewables + storage projects
  • Proven experience in Owner’s/Independent Engineer roles, interconnection studies, and EMS/SCADA integration
  • Familiarity with Li-ion BESS safety and fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA 855) required
  • Demonstrable pipeline development and capture performance in high-growth storage markets; fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value-stacks
  • B.Eng./B.Sc. (electrical preferred) with P.Eng./PE (or eligibility)
  • Strong knowledge of grid codes and interconnection standards
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across geographies; excellent communication, proposal leadership and client stewardship

Qualifications

  • B.Eng./B.Sc. (electrical preferred)
  • P.Eng./PE (or eligibility)

Skills

  • Deep technical command of utility-scale standalone and hybrid (wind/solar + BESS) assets
  • Thrive as a seller-doer
  • Coordinate execution with Wind and Transmission and Distribution leads
  • Engage in a variety of delivery models on behalf of clients

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility
  • Dynamic workplace culture
  • Opportunity to contribute, connect and excel in a vibrant environment
  • Control over your career, innovative solutions and lasting impact

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible, with a hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.

Similar jobs