Lead - Onshore Wind - North America
About the role
GHD North America is seeking a Lead - Onshore Wind to build capability in Canada and selected U.S. markets. This position leverages early-phase studies, integrates with BESS and T&D, coordinates with Clean Power leadership for bundled offerings, assesses resources, maps constraints, prepares layouts, reviews tenders, undertakes LCOE analyses, builds a multi-disciplinary team, and leverages Global Collaboration Centres.
Responsibilities
- Lead market strategy prioritizing environmental and front-end engineering engagements that integrate with BESS and T&D;
- Cook up and map constraints, conduct micro-siting;
- Prepare layouts, specifications, and CAPEX/OPEX inputs;
- Review OEM tenders and third-party designs;
- Undertake/oversee LCOE analyses and techno-economic modeling;
- Build a multi-disciplinary team;
- Leverage Global Collaboration Centres to standardize deliverables and scale cost-competitively.
Requirements
- Engineering or environmental degree;
- P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) preferred;
- Bilingual English/French an asset;
- Excellent cross-disciplinary coordination and communication skills;
- Willingness to travel.
Qualifications
- 10-15+ years in onshore wind development/design/permitting with North American delivery experience in all aspects of windfarms including site development and servicing;
- Strong client network with developers, utilities and OEMs;
- Proven capture of multi-project frameworks and owner’s engineer roles;
- Offshore wind experience and solar PV would be an asset.
Skills
- Experience working on Onshore Wind projects;
- Excellent cross-disciplinary coordination and communication skills;
- Ability to mentor and grow talent;
- Development of replicable tools, templates and playbooks.
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, empowerment to find innovative solutions and create lasting impact.
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Flexible, with a preference for being in the office three days a week.
Application Instructions
Please include a cover letter with your application that specifically outlines your experience working on Onshore Wind projects, along with examples of relevant professional relationships you have developed within clients.