GHD · 1 week ago
Lead - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Texas
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in energy, water, and communities. They are seeking a Lead in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to spearhead storage growth in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on utility-scale standalone and hybrid assets while coordinating with various teams and building client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Own the regional BESS strategy and go‑to‑market; prioritize roles as Owner’s Engineer, Independent Engineer and technical due diligence across development and financing stages
Lead programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno‑economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies
Build client relationships with developers, utilities/ISOs, IPPs and financiers; shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers and Pursuit Leaders
Develop and mentor a cross‑regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies
Deliver high‑quality advisory and engineering outputs across the BESS lifecycle; embed safety, quality and risk management in all aspects of delivery
Travel regionally to priority cities, client hubs and project sites; actively mentor and grow the team’s capability and market reputation
Qualification
Required
10–15 years in power systems or energy infrastructure, with at least 5+ years in utility-scale BESS or hybrid renewables + storage projects
Proven experience in Owner's/Independent Engineer roles, interconnection studies, and EMS/SCADA integration
Familiarity with Li-ion BESS safety and fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA 855) required
B.Eng./B.Sc. (electrical preferred) with P.Eng./PE (or eligibility); strong knowledge of grid codes and interconnection standards
Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across geographies; excellent communication, proposal leadership and client stewardship
Preferred
Demonstrable pipeline development and capture performance in high‑growth storage markets; fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value‑stacks
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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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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