Senior Project Engineer
Cypress Creek RenewablesHouston, Texas
Full Time
Posted April 3, 2026
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Job Description
The Senior Project Engineer oversees and coordinates external engineering firms supporting the development, design, and delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and project alignment across multiple disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate external engineering firms supporting project development, design, and delivery of energy infrastructure projects.
- Participate in the EPC RFP process and manage third-party engineering firms across multiple disciplines.
- Review engineering scopes of work, deliverables, and schedules to ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.
- Provide technical support for evaluating new BESS, PCS technologies, PV inverters, and MV transformers.
- Coordinate high voltage electrical design and equipment with grid integration and procurement teams.
- Conduct site layout risk analysis and review early-stage single line drawings and equipment coordination.
- Manage the execution of work in accordance with contracts, policies, and technical specifications.
- Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external engineering consultants during project development and construction.
- Support the RFI process during construction and manage Owner’s Engineering Parties.
- Facilitate design coordination meetings, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication to ensure project progress.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 5-7 years of experience in the renewable energy sector or industrial construction or capital project management
- Advanced knowledge of power generation technologies, interconnection requirements, and contractor management
- Competency in analytical problem solving, customer partner relationships, and technology expertise
- Experience with High Voltage Interconnection aspects of a project’s Scope of Work (SOW)
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel), Procore, SiteTracker, and other discipline-relevant software
- AutoCAD experience specific to project development
- Ability to effectively coordinate and handle, under pressure, multiple projects with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to deliver projects within deadlines
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
- Travel is expected to be approximately 10%
Benefits & Perks
15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days
11 observed holidays
401(k) Match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
Family planning stipend
Generous parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone Bill Reimbursement
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