GHD Group

Lead - Onshore Wind - North America

GHD Group • $120K — $150K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10-15+ years of experience in onshore wind development, design, and permitting in North America
  • Strong client network with developers, utilities, and OEMs in the industry
  • Experience in capturing multi-project frameworks and acting as owner's engineer
  • Degree in engineering or environmental science; P.Eng./PE preferred
  • Bilingual in English/French is a plus
  • Excellent cross-disciplinary coordination and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead market strategies that integrate environmental studies and front-end engineering with BESS and T&D
  • Direct resource assessment, constraints mapping, and micro-siting for project development
  • Prepare system layouts, specifications, and CAPEX/OPEX inputs; review OEM tenders
  • Conduct LCOE analyses and techno-economic modeling for project viability
  • Build and manage a multi-disciplinary team to standardize deliverables
  • Leverage Global Collaboration Centres to scale projects cost-competitively
  • Mentor talent and develop tools/templates for project efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility and in-office collaboration
  • Supportive and vibrant company culture
  • Emphasis on mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Global network providing diverse and integrated solutions
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who are we looking for?

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.
  • Excellent cross-disciplinary coordination and communication skills; willingness to travel.

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.

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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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10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
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