Lead - Hydropower & Pumped Hydro Energy Storage, United States

GHD • Houston, TX

91d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHD North America is seeking a Lead — Hydropower & Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) to shape our hydropower and long‑duration storage growth across the United States. You are a visible seller‑doer and technical authority who can direct complex, multi‑disciplinary programs and represent GHD with utilities, public authorities, developers, investors and lenders. You will align the practice with our Americas Clean Power strategy and Energy Business Groups, integrating Business Advisory, Impact Assessment & Permitting, Engineering, Design, and Project execution. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in: Lead the hydropower & PHES vision, go‑to‑market and prioritized pursuits in the regions above, including hydro refurbishment/modernization and closed‑loop PHES opportunities.

Requirements

• 15+ years in hydropower and/or PHES.
• Track record as Project Director/Lead on complex hydro/PHES programs and recognized market presence across Canada and the U.S.
• Proven business development success with utilities/developers and familiarity with permitting, funding and offtake structures for long‑duration storage.
• 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.
• Commitment to HSE, quality, risk management and design assurance in line with GHD systems; willingness to travel in North America.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Director / Engineer‑of‑Record on marquee hydro/PHES programs from concept through commissioning, meeting scope, schedule, quality and commercial targets.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and mentor a cross‑regional team; implement standardized tools/playbooks and leverage GHD Global Collaboration Centres to scale design and studies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.
• Dynamic culture with support for individual achievement and a diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree