Senior Manager/Associate Director, Environmental Affairs

The Company Cypress Creek Energy is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization.

We hope you will join us. Overview 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.

Qualifications

This role will be responsible for advising developers and project execution managers on environmental diligence, strategic permitting, risk mitigation, and providing compliance support across all stages of the project development lifecycle. The successful candidate will be able to engage internal multi-disciplinary teams and external regulatory agencies in permitting strategies, provide key input to senior leadership to support joint decision making, and reduce environmental permitting risk. We are looking for a team member able to hit the ground running, who thrives in a dynamic, solutions-driven environment balancing regulatory rigor with development efficiency.

Responsibilities

S. with a particular focus in the PJM and MISO markets, including NY, PA, OH, IL, and MD. , SPP, WECC) and projects when needed.

, 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. , 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.

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.

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.