Sr Manager, Grid Integration
Cypress Creek RenewablesAsheville, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted December 5, 2025
$150k - $170k
Solar Energy
Remote
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Job Description
The Senior Associate at Cypress Creek Renewables supports the development, interconnection, and regulatory compliance of solar and storage projects by managing interconnection requests, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating across teams to ensure efficient project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage generator interconnection requests and support projects through study phases in SPP and WECC
- Support Interconnection Agreement negotiations, review milestones, and coordinate with internal teams
- Review RSCS reports to identify interconnection costs, network upgrades, and affected systems
- Maintain internal tracking of interconnection agreement milestones, costs, and security requirements
- Review interconnection request submissions and financial models for accuracy and consistency
- Monitor regulatory updates, stakeholder proceedings, and transmission planning activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, cost-effective, and technically sound project interconnections
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field
- At least 3 years of experience managing interconnection requests and study processes at an infrastructure developer, electric utility, transmission provider, or energy consulting firm, preferably in the Southeast
- Direct experience with regulated utility interconnection processes in the SPP (Southwest Power Pool) region
- Familiarity with Interconnection Agreements
- Strong understanding of OATT (Open Access Transmission Tariff), transmission system planning, interconnection queue management, and regulatory frameworks such as FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
- Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret interconnection study results and identify associated risks for non-technical internal teams
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
- Effective collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of 150,000-170,000 plus bonus and benefits
Hybrid work schedule with three days in-office per week
15 days of Paid Time Off, with 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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