Lead - Transmission and Distribution (T&D), North America

Ghd

The Role

Overview

Lead T&D engineer to build grid capability for renewable interconnections.

Key Responsibilities

  • pursuit strategy
  • t&d delivery
  • distribution design
  • standard libraries
  • feed studies
  • substation design

Tasks

-Lead pursuit strategy with utilities, transmission developers and renewable IPPs; integrate with Clean Power leadership and Global Collaboration Centres to drive efficiency and scale. -Lead T&D pursuits and delivery; enable hybrid interconnections; embed safety, quality and commercial rigor across teams; travel as needed. -Build distribution design capability for overhead and underground networks; deliver concept/detailed designs and cost estimates. -Develop and maintain standard libraries, QA checklists and study/design templates to improve productivity and consistency across North America. -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.

Requirements

  • program management
  • 15+ years
  • hv design
  • bess
  • pe licensure
  • na standards

What You Bring

-Proven framework and program management with utilities/transmission companies; strong client communication and mentoring track‑record. -Ability to coordinate distributed teams/Global Collaboration Centres; commitment to HSE, quality and rigorous design assurance. -12–15+ years in T&D (utility or consulting) including HV substation/line design and grid studies; experience integrating inverter‑based resources/BESS highly desirable. -B.Eng. (electrical) with PE/P.Eng. (or eligibility); deep knowledge of North American interconnection standards and protection/controls; familiarity with construction/commissioning practices.

The Company

About Ghd

-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.

Sector Specialisms

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Transportation

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Digital Technologies

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Environmental Services

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Geological Engineering

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Dams

Mining Solutions

Asset Management

Hydrogen Projects

Water Operations

Sustainability

Automation

Disaster Response