Hybrid Project Engineer

at Cypress Creek Renewables

• Job title: Project Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cypress
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Asheville, United States

About the role

• Project Engineer focusing on site design, CAD drafting, and energy forecasting for renewable energy projects. Collaborating closely with the engineering team to ensure optimized designs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house site layouts, PV energy models, BESS energy models, performance calculations, optimization exercises, and single line diagrams (SLD) using industry-standard tools.
• Lead the design of ground-mounted solar PV system projects, with primary focus on site layout, array configuration, inter-row spacing, tracker geometry, grading constraints, and civil/land development integration.
• Read, interpret, and understand all project documentation such as City/County zoning and permitting requirements and produce compliant design solutions.
• Review due diligence surveys, geotechnical studies, hydrology analyses, wetland delineations, and environmental reports required for design and permitting; assess impacts on site layout, grading design, and energy production assumptions.
• Produce high-quality engineering plans, site layout drawings, array block diagrams, and construction details utilizing AutoCAD/Civil3D design software.
• Produce grading analysis, topographical exhibits, drainage assessments, and other AutoCAD Civil3D deliverables to support site feasibility and permitting.
• Support the Pre-Construction Department by providing site design deliverables and energy forecast documentation during the EPC RFP process through contract execution.
• Coordinate with third-party engineering firms across site design-relevant disciplines including civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and survey, as needed to advance site designs.
• Review scopes of work, deliverables, and schedules for engineering consultants
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering deliverables (10/30/60/90% design packages) Ensure all engineering activities align with project timelines and budgets
• Build and maintain BESS energy models to evaluate dispatch strategies, state-of-charge profiles, degradation, and revenue optimization; provide technical support to Supply Chain for evaluation of new BESS, PCS technologies, PV inverters, and MV transformers.
• Develop, perform QA/QC, and maintain PVSyst simulation models for solar PV projects including bifacial modeling, shading analysis, soiling/degradation assumptions, and P50/P90 energy yield estimates; maintain documentation of modeling assumptions for internal and lender review.
• Evaluate and apply meteorological data sources (e.g., Solargis, NASA POWER, SolarAnywhere) and loss analysis methodologies to produce defensible energy forecasts, understanding the technical and financial implications of modeling assumptions.
• Conduct technical review and risk analysis of site layouts, identifying design conflicts, shading impacts, setback compliance, and grading challenges that affect energy yield or constructability.
• Ensure the execution of work in accordance with contracts and policies
• Develop effective relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, landowners, and other stakeholders
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement of technical specifications for PV modules, inverters, racking systems, BESS equipment, and EPC/equipment procurement contracts (EPCA)
• Act as the point of contact between internal development/construction teams and external engineering consultants
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and issue resolution of discussions. Reinforce a team approach throughout the enterprise, both on projects and internal initiatives
• Effectively communicate relevant information to superiors
• Champion innovation and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas, processes, tools, etc.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and handle, under pressure, multiple projects with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to deliver projects within deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in site design and/or energy modeling for utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects in the renewable energy sector
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certified preferred
• Strong competency in analytical problem solving, quantitative energy forecasting, and applied engineering judgment for site-specific design challenges in complex terrain and regulatory environments.
• Proficient in PVSyst for solar energy modeling; experience with BESS modeling platforms (e.g., HOMER, Energy Toolbase, or equivalent); proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and familiarity with Procore, SiteTracker, or similar project management tools
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil3D for site layout design, drafting, grading, and construction document production in a renewable energy project context
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Benefits

• 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