Lead - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Texas
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 involves coordinating execution with Wind and Transmission and Distribution leads, and engaging in various delivery models on behalf of clients.
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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Technical command of utility-scale standalone and hybrid (wind/solar + BESS) assets
- Experience in Owner’s/Independent Engineer roles
- Interconnection studies
- EMS/SCADA integration
- Li-ion BESS safety and fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA 855)
- Hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value-stacks
Benefits
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