Operations Engineer - MV Systems

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Operations and Maintenance arm of Cypress Creek Energy, Cypress Creek Solutions supports one of the nation’s largest renewable energy portfolios, helping ensure critical energy infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably for the customers and communities that depend on it. The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth in its history, making our work more important than ever. We believe great infrastructure starts with great people. Whether you are working in the field, supporting projects remotely, or helping solve challenges from our NERC-registered Control Center, you will be part of a team that values safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We invest in professional growth and believe some of the best learning comes from meaningful responsibility. You’ll have opportunities to take ownership, solve complex challenges, expand your expertise, and advance your career while contributing to work that keeps critical infrastructure running every day. Join us and build a rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the energy industry. Cypress Creek Energy is seeking a highly motivated candidate who supports Medium Voltage (MV) and Substation engineering across Field Operations for Cypress Creek's utility-scale PV and BESS asset portfolio. You will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and HSSE teams. This role is responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of MV electrical infrastructure from day-to-day failure response through longer-term engineering improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline required.
4-5 years of MV electrical engineering experience in utility, renewable energy, or industrial environments.
Hands-on experience with MV switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and cable systems.
Prior experience with utility-scale PV and/or BESS assets strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record in failure investigation, RCA, and corrective action implementation.

Nice To Haves

PE license preferred.
Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, or equivalent).
Working knowledge of protection philosophy, relay coordination, and settings management.
Familiarity with DGA interpretation and condition-based maintenance practices.
Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and relevant NERC/FERC standards.

Responsibilities

Investigate, troubleshoot, and lead resolution of MV failures across transformers, cables, and associated equipment.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for MV failures and drive implementation of corrective actions.
Monitor MVT health and POI hotspot indicators to enable proactive intervention.
Review and manage protection philosophy, relay coordination, and settings changes for MV and substation equipment.
Perform or coordinate engineering studies including power flow, short circuit, and harmonic analysis.
Conduct AVR and PFR audits to ensure grid code compliance and operational performance.
Support substation switching operations and review switching schedules in coordination with the Substation Manager.
Provide technical guidance on substation alarm triage and resolution.
Author and maintain SOPs for substation activities including DGA response protocols.
Define PM requirements for MV and substation equipment; support MV product selection and AVL maintenance.
Ensure all work aligns with NEC, IEEE, and applicable electrical safety standards; support HSSE electrical safety programs.
Provide MV/substation engineering input to capital projects and modeling efforts.
Develop and deliver technical training for field technicians and operations engineers on MV and substation topics.
Mentor operations staff to build internal competency on MV systems and best practices.