Senior Associate, Grid Integration

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role 

CCR is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Grid Integration team to support the development and execution of solar and storage projects in regulated markets in SPP and WECC, as well as support large load customer interconnection process requests across the country. The role will enhance CCR’s greenfield development and M&A efforts by supporting all aspects of interconnection from pre-application diligence through to commercial operation. The Senior Associate will be responsible for tracking regulatory and market rule changes, conducting interconnection risk assessments, and collaborating across internal teams.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage generator interconnection requests and support projects through study phases in SPP and WECC (SPP experience being "a must have" and WECC experience being a "nice to have.")
• Support Interconnection Agreement (IA) negotiations, review IA milestones, and coordinate with internal teams across development, engineering, and legal 
• Review Resource Solicitation Cluster Study (RSCS) reports to identify interconnection costs, network upgrades, contingent facilities, and potential affected systems 
• Maintain internal tracking of IA milestones, including interconnection costs, utility upgrade scopes, and financial security requirements 
• Review interconnection request submissions and associated financial models to ensure data accuracy and consistency 
• Monitor regulatory updates, stakeholder proceedings, and transmission planning activities 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, cost-effective, and technically sound project interconnections. 

 Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field 
• 3+ years of experience managing interconnection requests and study processes at an infrastructure developer, electric utility, transmission provider, or energy consulting firm, preferably in the Southeast 
• Direct experience with regulated utility interconnection processes in SPP
• Familiarity with Interconnection Agreements 
• Strong understanding of OATT, transmission system planning, interconnection queue management, and regulatory frameworks such as FERC LGIP 
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills 
• Ability to interpret interconnection study results and identify associated risks for non-technical internal teams 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive, solutions-driven approach 
• Effective collaborator with the ability to work cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with large load interconnection processes  
• Familiarity with geospatial and grid analytics tools (e.g., ArcGIS) 
• Familiarity with the design, interconnection, and operational considerations of utility-scale BESS and solar PV systems 
• Previous participation in stakeholder engagement or state-level interconnection reform efforts 

Location: The preferred location for this role is one of our office locations: Asheville, NC, Durham, NC, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington DC, Santa Monica, CA or San Francisco, CA. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $110,000-140,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, with accrual up to 20 days, plus 11 observed holidays 
• 401(k) Match 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and health insurance 
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Phone bill 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.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].