Sr Manager, Grid Integration

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage generator interconnection requests and support projects through study phases in SPP and WECC
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.