BESS Technical Director: Lead High-Impact Renewables

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

Job summary

GHD in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across all lifecycle stages, from development to commissioning.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guiding technical decisions, supporting proposals, and helping win work while mentoring engineers. The role follows a hybrid model with in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced studies/masters preferred
• Proven leadership experience in complex technical projects guiding multidisciplinary teams
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience with deep BESS expertise
• 70% technical delivery and 30% client-facing/business development exposure
• Ability to drive high-performance culture through leadership and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical management and delivery of renewable energy projects, focusing on BESS across all phases
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guiding technical decisions
• Support proposals, strengthen client relationships, identify future opportunities, represent capabilities
• Contribute to power generation opportunities including wind, solar, substations, and transmission design
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC oversight
• Share knowledge and contribute to GHD’s global expertise

Skills

Leadership

BESS expertise

Electrical Engineering

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

GHD in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across all lifecycle stages, from development to commissioning.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal teams, guiding technical decisions, supporting proposals, and helping win work while mentoring engineers. The role follows a hybrid model with in-office collaboration.