BESS Technical Director | Lead Energy Storage Projects

GHD; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global projects exposure

Job summary

GHD in Makati, Philippines is seeking a Technical Director – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to lead the technical delivery of renewable energy projects, overseeing sizing, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and operations.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guide multi-disciplinary groups, mentor engineers, and contribute to work-winning activities and proposals, within a hybrid in-office model.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced studies/masters – to be given preference).
• Proven leadership experience in complex technical projects with ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at senior level.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience with deep technical expertise in BESS projects; consulting exposure is valued.
• Strong capability in BESS; target 70% technical delivery and 30% client-facing/work-winning exposure.
• Ability to drive high-performance culture through leadership, mentoring, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical management and delivery of renewable energy projects, focusing on BESS from development to operations.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guiding decisions and building confidence in delivery.
• Support client-facing activities and proposals by providing technical input and identifying future opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide QA/QC oversight.
• Share knowledge and contribute to GHD’s global expertise.

Skills

Leadership

BESS expertise

Client engagement

Mentoring

Technical delivery

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Masters preferred

Job description

GHD in Makati, Philippines is seeking a Technical Director – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to lead the technical delivery of renewable energy projects, overseeing sizing, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and operations.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guide multi-disciplinary groups, mentor engineers, and contribute to work-winning activities and proposals, within a hybrid in-office model.