Company

Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) is a leading renewables Independent Power Producer. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Our mission is to power a sustainable future, one project at a time. Since inception, CCR has developed more than 11GW of solar projects. Today we own 2GW of solar and through our O&M Services business, we operate 4GW of solar projects, the fourth largest provider in the US.

The Role

CCR seeks a talented individual contributor with technical knowledge of interconnection processes and studies along with commercial experience driving successful power generation project development. The role will enhance CCR’s greenfield development efforts by analyzing electrical grids to identify new opportunities for interconnecting solar and storage projects, scrutinizing pre-NTP interconnection study results, identifying opportunities to accelerate pre-NTP interconnection study process and post-LGIA construction schedules, and supporting LGIA negotiation. In addition, the individual will also support CCR’s M&A activities by performing data benchmarking on interconnection costs, and other related duties as assigned. The role will be housed in the Development team and require close collaboration with M&A and Development Engineering teams to drive project success. A key function will include establishing regular communication with transmission owners and transmission providers related to solar and storage project interconnection study processes, so a strong network with those entities is valued.

This role requires experience with:

• Power generation project development, or interconnection facility project construction management experience
• Managing large generator interconnection requests through the interconnection study processes, and negotiating interconnection agreements
• Managing transmission service rights requests and agreements, and/or understanding of forms of transmission service from generation to load (e.g., firm, conditional firm, point-to-point, etc)
• Participation in generator interconnection queue reform processes and local, regional, or inter-regional transmission planning processes
• Power flow modeling tools commonly used in generator interconnection and transmission planning studies (especially TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld or similar software package)
• Familiarity with geospatial and common grid analysis software tools (ARCGis, Nira, Pearl Street, etc)

The candidate will report to the Sr. Director, Market Design & Interconnection, and work closely with the Associate Director, Market Design & Interconnection.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required; engineering background, master’s or other advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience managing interconnection requests and study processes at a large infrastructure developer, an electric utility, transmission provider, or energy consultant, ideally in the WECC or SERC. Similar experience at other ISOs/RTO is acceptable.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, and the ability to synthesize and effectively communicate results into conclusions and recommendations
• Evidence of externally facing roles, ideally showing ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders and key opinion leaders, with a preference for candidates with a strong network of transmission providers
• Organized, detail-oriented, and diligent
• Self-motivated and driven with a high level of initiative and creative problem solving

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 5% 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement

Location: Cypress Creek Offices – Preference for NYC, Washington DC or Remote

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.