Lead - Transmission and Distribution (T&D), North America

About the role

GHD North America is seeking a Lead — Transmission & Distribution (T&D) to establish a grid capability that enables Clean Power growth across interconnections and grid modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Stand up a scalable T&D offering emphasizing owner’s engineer, studies/FEED and detailed design for renewable interconnections and grid-modernization;
• Develop standardized design packages and workflows delivered via Global Collaboration Centres;
• Lead primary and secondary substation design;
• Define specifications, scopes, calculations and reports;
• Manage QA of design deliverables;
• Build distribution design capability for overhead and underground networks;
• Deliver concept/detailed designs and cost estimates;
• Lead pursuit strategy with utilities, transmission developers and renewable IPPs;
• Integrate with Clean Power leadership and Global Collaboration Centres to drive efficiency and scale.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years in T&D (utility or consulting) including HV substation/line design and grid studies;
• Experience integrating inverter-based resources/BESS highly desirable;
• Proven framework and program management with utilities/transmission companies;
• Strong client communication and mentoring track-record;
• B.Eng. (electrical) with PE/P.Eng. (or eligibility);
• Deep knowledge of North American interconnection standards and protection/controls;
• Familiarity with construction/commissioning practices;
• Ability to coordinate distributed teams/Global Collaboration Centres;
• Commitment to HSE, quality and rigorous design assurance.

Qualifications

• Lead T&D pursuits and delivery;
• Enable hybrid interconnections;
• Embed safety, quality and commercial rigor across teams;
• Travel as needed;
• Develop and maintain standard libraries, QA checklists and study/design templates to improve productivity and consistency across North America.