Hydropower Project Manager/Technical Director

Job Description

This role can be based in any of GHD’s Australian Metro locations

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a Hydropower Project Manager/ Technical Director, ideally from either a hydromechanical, hydraulic or hydro structures background.

Working with an energetic and high performing national team, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in the growth of our hydropower business and will see you involved in:

• Providing technical leadership in electrical aspects of hydropower design projects within Australia
• Building and maintaining key client relationships to develop a sustainable national Hydropower capability
• Providing specialised technical services to clients on a diverse range of hydropower and energy related projects including feasibility studies, design and construction support for new build and improvement projects
• Securing project opportunities, delivering successful business development outcomes which will grow the team
• Building GHD’s profile in dams and hydropower
  
  

You will succeed by exhibiting technical leadership, active participation in client relationship management, business development and the development of proposals and technical reports.

Demonstrating extensive experience in achieving on-time and on-budget project completion, you will have a passion for mentoring and developing our junior team members.

What you will bring to the team:

• Industry recognition as leader in the field of hydropower engineering
• Provide technical expertise within hydropower and energy projects, specifically with respect to generators, primary plant and secondary systems
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a consulting environment, with significant experience in the electrical engineering field, including managing to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including geologists, hydraulic engineers, dams engineers, hydro-mechanical and structural engineers across both jurisdictions and time zones.
  
  

Interested? Apply online now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.