GHD Group

Lead - Transmission and Distribution (T&D), North America

GHD Group • $125K — $150K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12-15+ years in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience (utility or consulting)
  • Expertise in HV substation/line design and grid studies
  • Experience with inverter-based resources/BESS is a plus
  • Proven skills in framework and program management with utilities/transmission companies
  • B.Eng. (Electrical) with PE/P.Eng. (or eligibility) required
  • Deep knowledge of North American interconnection standards and protection/controls
  • Ability to coordinate distributed teams and commitment to HSE and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

  • Establish scalable T&D offerings with focus on engineering and design for renewable energy
  • Lead primary and secondary substation design and manage quality assurance
  • Develop overhead and underground distribution design capabilities
  • Strategize pursuits with utilities and renewable IPPs, enhancing Clean Power initiatives
  • Create standardized design packages for efficiency across Global Collaboration Centres

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with office collaboration three days a week
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career control
  • Supportive and diverse workplace culture
  • Emphasis on safety, quality, and innovative solutions
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Job Description

Who are we looking for?

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.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:
  • Stand up a scalable T&D offering emphasizing owner's engineer, studies/FEED and detailed design for renewable interconnections and grid-modernization; develop standardized design packages and workflows delivered via Global Collaboration Centres.
  • 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.

What you bring to the team:
  • 12-15+ years in T&D (utility or consulting) including HV substation/line design and grid studies; experience integrating inverter-based resources/BESS highly desirable.
  • Proven framework and program management with utilities/transmission companies; strong client communication and mentoring track-record.

The successful candidate will also have to meet the following requirements:
  • B.Eng. (electrical) with PE/P.Eng. (or eligibility); deep knowledge of North American interconnection standards and protection/controls; familiarity with construction/commissioning practices.
  • Ability to coordinate distributed teams/Global Collaboration Centres; commitment to HSE, quality and rigorous design assurance.

What we expect from you:
  • Lead T&D pursuits and delivery; enable hybrid interconnections; embed safety, quality and commercial rigor across teams; travel as needed.
  • Develop and maintain standard libraries, QA checklists and study/design templates to improve productivity and consistency across North America.

Please include a cover letter with your application that specifically outlines your experience working on Transmission & Distribution 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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