Lead - Onshore Wind - North America

GHD; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD North America seeks a Lead - Onshore Wind to build capability in Canada and selected U.S. markets.

You will lead front-end studies, environmental and permitting assessments, geotechnical investigations, and site feasibility analyses as strategic entry points, then expand into Energy Systems Integration with BESS and hybrid offerings, while providing owner's engineering and delivery support. Working with a high-performing team, you\'ll be involved in market strategy, resource assessment,

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front-end, owner\'s engineering and construction phase services; coordinate with BESS/T&D for hybrid and grid-readiness.
• Mentor and grow talent; develop replicable tools, templates and playbooks that accelerate pursuit and delivery.

Skills

Wind energy development

Project leadership

Client relationship management

North American delivery experience

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree; P.Eng./PE preferred

Job description

Job Description At GHD we are committed to addressing the world's biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and communities.

About us

We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

Shape the Future of Energy with GHD

GHD North America is seeking a Lead - Onshore Wind to build capability in Canada and selected U.S. markets. You will leverage early-phase studies-including environmental and permitting assessments, geotechnical investigations, and site feasibility analyses-as strategic entry points, then expand into Energy Systems Integration (ESI) and hybrid offerings with BESS, while providing owner's engineering and delivery support. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:

• Lead market strategy prioritizing environmental and front-end engineering engagements that integrate with BESS and T&D; coordinate with Clean Power leadership for bundled offerings.
• Direct resource assessment, constraints mapping and micro-siting; prepare layouts, specifications and CAPEX/OPEX inputs; review OEM tenders and third-party designs.
• Undertake/oversee LCOE analyses and techno-economic modelling.
• Build a multi-disciplinary team; leverage Global Collaboration Centres to standardize deliverables and scale cost-competitively.

What you bring to the team:

• 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

The successful candidate will also have to meet the following requirements:

• Engineering or environmental degree; P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) preferred; bilingual English/French an asset.

What we expect from you:

• Deliver high-quality front-end, owner's engineering and construction phase services; coordinate with BESS/T&D for hybrid and grid-readiness.
• Mentor and grow talent; develop replicable tools, templates and playbooks that accelerate pursuit and delivery.

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.

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. Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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