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GHD · 1 day ago

Lead - Onshore Wind - North America

GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing integrated solutions in energy, water, and communities. They are seeking a Lead - Onshore Wind to build capability in Canada and selected U.S. markets, focusing on early-phase studies and expanding into Energy Systems Integration while providing engineering and delivery support.

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Responsibilities

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
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

Qualification

Onshore wind developmentEnvironmental assessmentsEnergy Systems IntegrationGeotechnical investigationsOwner's engineeringLCOE analysesTechno-economic modellingCross-disciplinary coordinationBilingual English/FrenchCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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
Engineering or environmental degree
Excellent cross‑disciplinary coordination and communication skills
Willingness to travel

Preferred

P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) preferred
bilingual English/French an asset
Offshore wind experience and solar PV would be an asset

Company

Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.

H1B Sponsorship

GHD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (4)
2024 (4)
2023 (4)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.04M
Key Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M

Leadership Team

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Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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