GHD · 3 days ago
Lead - Transmission and Distribution (T&D), North America
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
12+ years expGHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing integrated solutions in energy, water, and communities. They are seeking a Lead - Transmission & Distribution (T&D) to establish grid capabilities for Clean Power growth, focusing on substation and line design, power system planning, and interconnection services.
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Responsibilities
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
Develop and maintain standard libraries, QA checklists and study/design templates to improve productivity and consistency across North America
Qualification
Required
12–15+ years in T&D (utility or consulting) including HV substation/line design and grid studies
Proven framework and program management with utilities/transmission companies
Strong client communication and mentoring track‑record
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
Preferred
Experience integrating inverter‑based resources/BESS highly desirable
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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