Anaerobic Digestion and Renewable Natural Gas Leader, United States at GHD in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description



There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that!


Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.


Who are we looking for?



GHD has this phenomenal opportunity to be part of an established Innovative Waste Solution practice with an exciting future ahead. We are seeking a technically strong United States Anaerobic Digestion and Renewable Natural Gas (AD+RNG) Leader who will play an active role in championing our Waste, Wastewater and Energy Transition Teams to leverage GHD's significant experience in new and innovative technologies. The role can be located anywhere in the United States.


GHD aims to lead and accelerate this shift by finding synergies between waste and energy and supporting the energy transition. By using waste as a resource, waste management, wastewater (codigestion) and agricultural sectors can play a significant role in the energy transition. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions that integrate waste management and energy production, such as anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, gasification, pyrolysis, and landfill gas recovery. We also provide technical and strategic advice to help our clients navigate the complex regulatory, financial, and environmental challenges of these waste resource projects. By leveraging our global expertise and local knowledge, GHD helps our clients achieve their waste and energy goals creating a positive impact for the future through enhancing energy security, and creating economic and social benefits for the communities we serve

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.


See what the power of commitment can do for you!



Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:


The US AD+RNG Lead will be contribute to the growth and delivery of AD and RNG strategies and projects by fostering the expansion of GHD's current service offerings in the US. The focus will be on contributing to and implementing our strategic plans for the sector in the US, in close collaboration with our Americas RNG Leader.

• Collaborate, contribute to and implement strategy along with GHD's personnel within Waste, Agriculture, Wastewater and Energy Transition teams for development of renewable energy projects including anaerobic digestion, renewable natural gas, conventional and emerging renewables, and other applicable technologies such as pyrolysis, gasification and /or hydrogen.
• Knowledge of waste, wastewater and/or renewable energy industries along with current technologies and regulations to understand market trends and requirements for project development
• Establish client relationships with municipal and private clients and prospects across North America with a focus on the United States.
• Collaborates with Global, North American and Regional Market Leaders, Client Resource Managers, Service Line Leaders, and Client Sector Leaders to achieve excellent business outcomes. Collaborate with the key stakeholder teams as noted above.
• Develops and mentors senior leadership and/or rising talent within the business and Attracts strategic hires to develop the business
• Promotes and collaborates in the development of innovative project delivery methods and champions this across GHD and providing mentorship and leadership to technical staff as appropriate
• Works with project directors, managers, and teams to establish and improve Business Group job delivery skills by interface generally with delivery teams to develop and define metrics over time that can refine business, on the basis of real performance data

What you bring to the team:

• The US AD+RNG Lead should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the AD+RNG sector, with a proven track record of business development and technical leadership.
• Passionate about a low-carbon future and the ability to engage in energy transition, taking advantage of the many opportunities for transformation in the waste, wastewater, and renewable energy industries
• Experience in organic waste processing and waste technologies is key
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams.
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or a related field, and professional certification or license in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint

Salary range: $133,78.000 to $233, 840.00


Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.


We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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