Lead - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Texas at Ghd in Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

team mentoring

client relations

engineering delivery

feasibility study

economic sizing

due diligence

Develop and mentor a cross‑regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.
Travel regionally to priority cities, client hubs and project sites; actively mentor and grow the team’s capability and market reputation.
Build client relationships with developers, utilities/ISOs, IPPs and financiers; shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers and Pursuit Leaders.
Deliver high‑quality advisory and engineering outputs across the BESS lifecycle; embed safety, quality and risk management in all aspects of delivery.
Lead programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno‑economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies
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.

Requirements

leadership

pipeline development

b.eng

p.eng

bess

ems/scada

Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across geographies; excellent communication, proposal leadership and client stewardship.
Demonstrable pipeline development and capture performance in high‑growth storage markets; fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value‑stacks.
B.Eng./B.Sc. (electrical preferred) with P.Eng./PE (or eligibility); strong knowledge of grid codes and interconnection standards.
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.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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Role

Description

team mentoring

client relations

engineering delivery

feasibility study

economic sizing

due diligence

Develop and mentor a cross‑regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.
Travel regionally to priority cities, client hubs and project sites; actively mentor and grow the team’s capability and market reputation.
Build client relationships with developers, utilities/ISOs, IPPs and financiers; shape capture plans and proposals with Relationship Managers and Pursuit Leaders.
Deliver high‑quality advisory and engineering outputs across the BESS lifecycle; embed safety, quality and risk management in all aspects of delivery.
Lead programs spanning screening/feasibility, techno‑economic sizing and optimization of microgrids/hybrids involving battery systems and interface with interconnection and power system studies
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.

Requirements

leadership

pipeline development

b.eng

p.eng

bess

ems/scada

Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across geographies; excellent communication, proposal leadership and client stewardship.
Demonstrable pipeline development and capture performance in high‑growth storage markets; fluency in hybrid dispatch and ancillary services value‑stacks.
B.Eng./B.Sc. (electrical preferred) with P.Eng./PE (or eligibility); strong knowledge of grid codes and interconnection standards.
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.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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