GHD Group

Lead - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Texas

GHD Group • $120K — $150K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10-15 years in power systems or energy infrastructure
  • 5+ years in utility-scale BESS or hybrid renewable + storage projects
  • Experience as Owner's/Independent Engineer and with interconnection studies
  • Familiarity with Li-ion BESS safety and fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA 855)
  • B.Eng./B.Sc. in electrical engineering preferred with P.Eng./PE or eligibility
  • Strong knowledge of grid codes and interconnection standards
  • Excellent communication and client stewardship skills

Responsibilities

  • Own regional BESS strategy and go-to-market efforts
  • Lead programs in feasibility, techno-economic sizing, and optimization of battery systems
  • Build client relationships with developers, utilities, and financiers
  • Shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers
  • Develop and mentor a cross-regional team
  • Implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD's Global Collaboration Centres
  • Deliver high-quality advisory and engineering outputs across the BESS lifecycle

Benefits

  • Dynamic hybrid work model with flexibility
  • Strong emphasis on safety, quality, and risk management
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Support for individual achievements and diverse workforce inclusion
  • Global collaboration network for knowledge sharing
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who are we looking for?

GHD North America is recruiting a Lead - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to spearhead storage growth in the U.S. and Canada.
You bring deep technical command of utility-scale standalone and hybrid (wind/solar + BESS) assets and thrive as a seller-doer. You will coordinate execution with Wind and Transmission and Distribution leads, and engage in a variety of delivery models on behalf of clients.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:
  • Own the regional BESS strategy and go-to-market; prioritize roles as Owner's Engineer, Independent Engineer and technical due diligence across development and financing stages.
  • Lead programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno-economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies
  • Build client relationships with developers, utilities/ISOs, IPPs and financiers; shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers and Pursuit Leaders.
  • Develop and mentor a cross-regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.

What you bring to the team:
  • 10-15 years in power systems or energy infrastructure, with at least 5+ years in utility-scale BESS or hybrid renewables + storage projects.
    Proven experience in Owner's/Independent Engineer roles, interconnection studies, and EMS/SCADA integration. Familiarity with Li-ion BESS safety and fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA 855) required.
  • Demonstrable pipeline development and capture performance in high-growth storage markets; fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value-stacks.

The successful candidate will also have to meet the following requirements:
  • B.Eng./B.Sc. (electrical preferred) with P.Eng./PE (or eligibility); strong knowledge of grid codes and interconnection standards.
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across geographies; excellent communication, proposal leadership and client stewardship.

What we expect from you:
  • Deliver high-quality advisory and engineering outputs across the BESS lifecycle; embed safety, quality and risk management in all aspects of delivery.
  • Travel regionally to priority cities, client hubs and project sites; actively mentor and grow the team's capability and market reputation.

Please include a cover letter with your application that specifically outlines your experience working on BESS 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.

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About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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