Senior T&D Lead: Grid Modernization & Interconnections

GHD; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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. You will focus on substation and line design, power system planning and studies and interconnection services, while closely connecting with BESS, Wind and Hydro/PHES pursuits.

Hybrid work model in North America; travel as needed. Requires 12-15+ years in T&D, a B.Eng.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in T&D including HV substation/line design and grid studies.
• Proven framework and program management with utilities/transmission companies; strong client communication and mentoring track-record.

Responsibilities

• Stand up a scalable T&D offering emphasizing owner's engineer, studies/FEED and detailed design for renewable interconnections and grid-modernisation.
• 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.

Skills

T&D design

Utilities experience

Program management

Leadership

Client communication

Education

B.Eng. (Electrical)

PE/P.Eng eligibility

Job description

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. You will focus on substation and line design, power system planning and studies and interconnection services, while closely connecting with BESS, Wind and Hydro/PHES pursuits.

Hybrid work model in North America; travel as needed. Requires 12-15+ years in T&D, a B.Eng.