Senior Operations Engineer

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline required. PE license preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Location: We have a strong preference for the candidate to be based in our Durham, NC office. We are also open to hiring out of our Asheville, NC, New York City, NY or Chicago, IL offices. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.
• Compensation: The salary range for the position is $100,000 - $135,000 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.

• 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
• Company Swag
• A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Energy 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 CCE and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
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