Senior Manager/Associate Director, Environmental Affairs

Cypress Creek Renewables

Asheville, Canada

Full Time

Posted July 17, 2026

$100k - $145k

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

Cypress Creek Energy is seeking an Environmental Affairs team member to support development of transmission-and distribution-scale solar, hybrid, and standalone energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead environmental permitting strategies for a diverse range of energy generation projects in the U.S. with a particular focus in the PJM and MISO markets, including NY, PA, OH, IL, and MD. Support other markets (e.g., SPP, WECC) and projects when needed.
Directly oversee scoping and managing complex, environmental regulatory compliance processes, such as targeted environmental resource studies (e.g., wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, cultural resource surveys), environmental permitting, and mitigation negotiation, within the Company and with outside consultants.
Conduct environmental due diligence for development and acquisition (M&A) opportunities, and prepare associated documentation as needed.
Lead local, state, and federal agency coordination efforts (e.g., USFWS, USACE, SHPO).
Review technical reports. Reports typically include, but are not limited to: Phase I ESAs, wetland and waterway delineations, desktop environmental screenings, habitat assessments, cultural resource surveys, threatened/endangered species surveys, avian and bat surveys, and construction environmental monitoring audits.
Provide subject matter expertise support during financing, which would include responding to Independent Engineers and external legal counsel comments, advising on contractual terms and conditions for environmental risk, and supporting internal legal, tax, and finance teams to compile environmental documentation.
Review plans for management of environmental matters during construction. Plans include, but are not limited to stormwater management plans, spill pollution prevention plans, construction oversight plans for compliance with respect to species protection, and archaeological resource protection.
Directly lead and oversee consultant work. Advise project developers on scope requirements, pricing, and consultant selection.
Advise in development and implementation of programmatic procedures and policies to ensure continuous compliance with existing and pending environmental regulations.
Prepare environmental content for documents as needed, such as marketing proposals, plans of development, and zoning applications.
Assist in development of protocols to manage ongoing compliance requirements during operations and maintenance. Advise on compliance issues when needed.
Participate in regional and national initiatives, symposia, conferences, and industry groups as needed to achieve Company objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or an Environmental-related field from an accredited college/university.
Experience and expertise interpreting federal and state environmental laws (ESA, NEPA, CWA, NHPA), guidelines, and policies.
5+ years professional experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance in Northeastern U.S. or Central U.S. markets. Experience in NY a plus.
Location: The preferred location for this role is one of our office locations: Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Los Angeles, CA; or San Francisco, CA. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week. We are also open to remote candidates.
(ONLY INCLUDE IF STATE LAW APPLIES)Compensation: The salary range for the position is $100,000–$145,000 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.

Benefits & 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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