Lead - Hydropower & Pumped Hydro Energy Storage, United States at Ghd in Houston, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

opportunity capture

team mentoring

design tools

project delivery

feasibility study

commissioning

Lead the hydropower & PHES vision, go‑to‑market and prioritized pursuits in the regions above, including hydro refurbishment/modernization and closed‑loop PHES opportunities.
Act as a seller‑doer: originate and qualify opportunities; develop capture plans with Market and Sector Leaders & Relationship Managers; cultivate executive‑level relationships with utilities and developers; lead proposals, negotiations and governance reviews.
Develop and mentor a cross‑regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.
Serve as Project Director / Engineer‑of‑Record on marquee hydro/PHES programs from concept through commissioning, meeting scope, schedule, quality and commercial targets.
Build multi‑disciplinary capability (i.e. civil/structural, geotechnical & tunnelling, mechanical‑electrical balance‑of‑plant, hydrotechnical) and mentor teams; publish and present thought leadership on hydropower life‑extension and PHES value‑stacks.
Provide specialized services across feasibility, licensing/permitting support, design, constructability reviews, commissioning and asset‑management planning.

Requirements

project director

hydropower

15+ years

engineering degree

p.eng.

bilingual

Track record as Project Director/Lead on complex hydro/PHES programs and recognized market presence across Canada and the U.S.
15+ years in hydropower and/or PHES.
Engineering degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or related); P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) in relevant provinces/states; bilingual English/French an asset for Québec and Ontario.
Proven business development success with utilities/developers and familiarity with permitting, funding and offtake structures for long‑duration storage.
Demonstrated multi‑disciplinary leadership, team development and mentoring; excellent written/oral communication and C‑suite presence.
Commitment to HSE, quality, risk management and design assurance in line with GHD systems; willingness to travel in North America.

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

opportunity capture

team mentoring

design tools

project delivery

feasibility study

commissioning

Lead the hydropower & PHES vision, go‑to‑market and prioritized pursuits in the regions above, including hydro refurbishment/modernization and closed‑loop PHES opportunities.
Act as a seller‑doer: originate and qualify opportunities; develop capture plans with Market and Sector Leaders & Relationship Managers; cultivate executive‑level relationships with utilities and developers; lead proposals, negotiations and governance reviews.
Develop and mentor a cross‑regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.
Serve as Project Director / Engineer‑of‑Record on marquee hydro/PHES programs from concept through commissioning, meeting scope, schedule, quality and commercial targets.
Build multi‑disciplinary capability (i.e. civil/structural, geotechnical & tunnelling, mechanical‑electrical balance‑of‑plant, hydrotechnical) and mentor teams; publish and present thought leadership on hydropower life‑extension and PHES value‑stacks.
Provide specialized services across feasibility, licensing/permitting support, design, constructability reviews, commissioning and asset‑management planning.

Requirements

project director

hydropower

15+ years

engineering degree

p.eng.

bilingual

Track record as Project Director/Lead on complex hydro/PHES programs and recognized market presence across Canada and the U.S.
15+ years in hydropower and/or PHES.
Engineering degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or related); P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) in relevant provinces/states; bilingual English/French an asset for Québec and Ontario.
Proven business development success with utilities/developers and familiarity with permitting, funding and offtake structures for long‑duration storage.
Demonstrated multi‑disciplinary leadership, team development and mentoring; excellent written/oral communication and C‑suite presence.
Commitment to HSE, quality, risk management and design assurance in line with GHD systems; willingness to travel in North America.

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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