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 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. It involves leading programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno-economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies. The role also includes engaging in a variety of delivery models on behalf of clients, developing and mentoring a cross-regional team, implementing standardized tools/playbooks, and leveraging 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)
• 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
• Thrive as a seller-doer
• 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)
• Proven pipeline development and capture performance in high-growth storage markets
• Fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value-stacks

Benefits

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Pay

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Skills

• Technical command of utility-scale standalone and hybrid (wind/solar + BESS) assets
• Thrive as a seller-doer
• 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)
• Proven pipeline development and capture performance in high-growth storage markets
• Fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value-stacks

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.