Associate Director, Grid Integration

Cypress Creek Renewables is hiring an Associate Director, Grid Integration in Asheville, NC. The role involves managing interconnection processes for solar and storage projects, supporting due diligence, and negotiating agreements. Candidates should have extensive experience in power generation project development, interconnection management, and strong analytical skills. A BA/BS degree is required, with a preference for advanced degrees. The position is office-based, with a preference for Durham, NC or Washington, DC.
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 deep knowledge of interconnection processes along with commercial experience driving successful power generation project development. The role will enhance CCR's greenfield development and M&A efforts by supporting due diligence to identify opportunities for interconnecting solar and storage projects, supporting filing of new interconnection requests, scrutinizing pre-NTP interconnection study results, supporting LGIA negotiation, and supporting post-NTP project execution.

This role requires experience with:
• Power generation project development or interconnection facility project construction management experience
• Managing large generator interconnection requests through interconnection study processes, negotiating interconnection agreements, and managing interconnection-related milestones during the construction and commissioning phase
• Participation in generator interconnection process tariff related stakeholder processes and local, regional, or inter-regional transmission planning processes
• Ability to interpret power flow modeling results based on 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)

Requirements:
• Proven interconnection process project management experience to track and manage toward achievement of project milestones
• BA/BS degree required; JD OR 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 ERCOT or SERC.
• Excellent OATT research and analytical skills
• Evidence of ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders, 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

Location: Cypress Creek Offices - Preference for Durham, NC or Washington, DC

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

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.