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Ghd

Lead - Hydropower & Pumped Hydro Energy Storage, United States

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Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Lead hydropower and pumped hydro storage projects across the United States.
5d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Golden, CO
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
opportunity origination
capture planning
standardized tools
feasibility studies
design review
commissioning
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve as Project Director / Engineer‑of‑Record on marquee hydro/PHES programs from concept through commissioning, meeting scope, schedule, quality and commercial targets.
  • Lead the hydropower & PHES vision, go‑to‑market and prioritized pursuits in the regions above, including hydro refurbishment/modernization and closed‑loop PHES opportunities.
What you bring
project director
engineering degree
p.eng.
leadership
business development
15+ years
  • Track record as Project Director/Lead on complex hydro/PHES programs and recognized market presence across Canada and the U.S.
  • Commitment to HSE, quality, risk management and design assurance in line with GHD systems; willingness to travel in North America.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated multi‑disciplinary leadership, team development and mentoring; excellent written/oral communication and C‑suite presence.
  • Proven business development success with utilities/developers and familiarity with permitting, funding and offtake structures for long‑duration storage.
  • 15+ years in hydropower and/or PHES.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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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