Associate Director – Grid Integration

Cypress Creek Renewables

Associate Director of Grid Integration at Cypress Creek Renewables developing interconnection strategies for utility-scale solar and storage projects. Collaborating with engineering and commercial teams to manage interconnection processes.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cypress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate tariffs and proposed changes for impact to pre-application market/site selection and interconnection strategy.
Support evaluation of power transmission infrastructure requirements and risks, including for co-located energy sites.
Manage generator and load interconnection requests and queue advancement across PJM, MISO, and NYISO.
Coordinate with transmission providers, ISO staff, and internal engineering teams to resolve study issues and advance projects.
Lead GIA negotiations
Lead interconnection due diligence for acquisition opportunities, including management of consultants for technical scopes of work assessing key interconnection risks.
Partner with internal teams assessing deliverability risk, upgrade costs, and queue timing implications for multiple market regions.
Directly represent CCR and advance CCR commercial priorities in ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings related to generation and large load interconnection processes.
Maintain constructive relationships with ISO staff, transmission providers, utilities, consultants, and peers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university required.
Strong technical understanding of power system analysis concepts (power flow, contingency, stability), study interpretation, and interconnection risk assessment.
Familiarity with grid modeling tools (PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA, or equivalent) and geospatial analysis tools (ArcGIS, Nira, Pearl Street) preferred.
Proven experience managing generator and load interconnection processes.
Ability to navigate complex queue timelines and communicate effectively with transmission providers and internal teams.
Demonstrated experience coordinating technical work across internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical skills sufficient to produce concise, technically sound reports and presentations.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate technical insights to diverse audiences.
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables.
6+ years of applicable professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
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
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Hard Skills & Tools

power system analysisinterconnection risk assessmentgrid modelingPSS/EPowerWorldTARAArcGISNiraPearl Streetgenerator and load interconnection management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder coordinationrelationship managementtechnical report writingpresentation skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationnegotiation

Certifications

BS in Electrical Engineering