Project Developer

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

Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a motivated candidate for a Project Developer to support development of transmission-scale solar hybrid and standalone energy storage projects in the WECC market. We are currently hiring for a Project Developer position that may be leveled as Developer I Developer II or Senior Project Developer depending on the candidates experience qualifications and demonstrated capabilities. This position would support the Development Department and would report to the VP of Development for the WECC market. As a Cypress Creek Renewables Project Developer the candidate would manage 3-5 projects at various stages of project maturity.

An effective candidate will demonstrate sound industry and project development knowledge superior leadership and communication skills the ability to focus on minute details while still seeing the big picture be detail oriented and possess a desire to solve complex problems. The right candidate will be someone who takes initiative is results-oriented and excels working with others across teams. Working development experience within the geographic region is required and candidates that have demonstrated experience leading late-stage projects to financial close is highly valued. This position will also support M&A screening and commercial origination efforts offering the opportunity to work across a broad set of development and commercial responsibilities.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and lead development activities from greenfield to NTP by working with internal teams in areas including but not limited to site acquisition real estate and title permitting interconnection engineering survey environmental offtake and policy.
• Support greenfield development and site acquisition by identifying viable interconnection points and coordinating with land agents consultants and internal site acquisition team.
• Prioritize coordinate review and track key development deliverables with internal teams and external legal zoning environmental interconnection and engineering consultants.
• Manage and report project data as it pertains to budget schedule and deliverables.
• Achieve development milestones on time and on budget to successfully advance projects to financing and construction.
• Gather market intelligence and expand relationships with government agencies utilities and other market participants to inform and refine project development and permitting processes.
• Prepare and submit land use permitting applications execute on permitting strategy manage consultants and attend and present at permitting meetings and hearings.
• Review and manage project contract compliance for contracts including leases interconnection agreements and power purchase agreements.
• Build strategic relationships with development finance and EPC partners.
• Regular travel to visit project sites and other Cypress Creek offices.
• Assist in and lead strategy development and process refinement for the market.
• Propose and manage project development budgets and schedules.
• Support the offtake origination team on maturing relationships and securing PPAs with energy utilities and large C&I customers.
• Lead market and business development efforts related to development functional areas in market.

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline such as business/finance urban/regional planning civil/electrical/power systems engineering landscape architecture/architectural sciences or environmental sciences.
• Energy environmental urban planning engineering or business related Masters degree is a plus.
• 3-7 years experience in renewable energy project development.
• Familiarity with Western U.S. energy markets and permitting frameworks (e.g. California Arizona New Mexico Colorado Oregon Washington and Nevada policy landscapes).
• Sound project management budgeting organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across varying timelines and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start in a fast-paced environment
• Results-driven and solutions-oriented
• Embrace the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Compensation:The salary range for the position is $120000-$165000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience and location.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off accrual up to 20 days 9 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive health insurance package including medical dental and vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel mileage reimbursement
• Wellness Benefits

Location(s): The position can be based in CCRs Santa Monica or San Francisco CA office.

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.

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