GHD Group

Lead - Onshore Wind - North America

GHD Group • $90K — $130K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10-15+ years in onshore wind development/design/permitting with North American delivery experience
  • Strong network with developers, utilities, and OEMs; experience in capturing multi-project frameworks
  • Experience with offshore wind and solar PV is advantageous
  • Engineering or environmental degree, P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) preferred
  • Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills, willingness to travel

Responsibilities

  • Lead market strategy in environmental and engineering engagements integrating BESS and T&D
  • Direct resource assessment, constraints mapping, and micro-siting, preparing layouts and specifications
  • Oversee LCOE analyses and techno-economic modeling
  • Build and manage a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing Global Collaboration Centres
  • Deliver high-quality front-end engineering and construction phase services
  • Mentor team members, developing replicable tools and templates for future projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering a blend of in-office and remote work flexibility
  • Supportive team environment focused on professional growth
  • Access to a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture
  • Empowerment to pursue innovative solutions to industry challenges
  • Opportunities for mentorship and personal development through a multicultural organization
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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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
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