Lead - Onshore Wind - North America

GHD North America is seeking a Lead - Onshore Wind to build capability in Canada and selected U.S. markets.
You will leverage early-phase studies—including environmental and permitting assessments, geotechnical investigations, and site feasibility analyses—as strategic entry points, then expand into Energy Systems Integration (ESI) and hybrid offerings with BESS, while providing owner’s engineering and delivery support.

•  Lead market strategy prioritizing environmental and front‑end engineering engagements that integrate with BESS and T&D; coordinate with Clean Power leadership for bundled offerings.
• Direct resource assessment, constraints mapping and micro‑siting; prepare layouts, specifications and CAPEX/OPEX inputs; review OEM tenders and third‑party designs.
• Undertake/oversee LCOE analyses and techno‑economic modelling. 
• Build a multi‑disciplinary team; leverage Global Collaboration Centres to standardize deliverables and scale cost‑competitively.

• 10–15+ years in onshore wind development/design/permitting with North American delivery experience in all aspects of windfarms including site development and servicing
• Strong client network with developers, utilities and OEMs; proven capture of multi‑project frameworks and owner’s engineer roles.
• Offshore wind experience and solar PV would be an asset

• Engineering or environmental degree; P.Eng./PE (or eligibility) preferred; bilingual English/French an asset.
• Excellent cross‑disciplinary coordination and communication skills; willingness to travel.

• Deliver high‑quality front‑end, owner’s engineering and construction phase services; coordinate with BESS/T&D for hybrid and grid‑readiness.
• Mentor and grow talent; develop replicable tools, templates and playbooks that accelerate pursuit and delivery.

Please include a cover letter with your application that specifically outlines your experience working on Onshore Wind projects, along with examples of relevant professional relationships you have developed within clients.

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