Hybrid Senior Project Engineer

at Cypress Creek Renewables

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

About the role

• Senior Project Engineer overseeing external engineering firms for energy infrastructure projects. Managing multi-discipline coordination and ensuring alignment with project goals and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Construction Department by actively participating in the EPC RFP process for assigned projects through contract execution
• Coordinate and manage third-party engineering firms across multiple disciplines (renewables, CCGT, HV electrical, geotech, etc.)
• 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
• Technical support for Supply Chain to review new BESS and PCS technologies, PV inverters, and MV transformers
• Ongoing Project Support: Misc. tech support for projects in build & RFPs, Review Ordinance / By-laws for Developers
• Understand the implications of various technical options and guide engineering designs to achieve the best solution for each situation
• High Voltage coordination of early-stage single line drawings and equipment with the Grid Integration and Procurement teams
• Review and risk analysis of site layouts
• 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 of EPCA technical specs and contracts
• Act as the point of contact between internal development/construction teams and external engineering consultants
• Support the RFI Process during construction of a project with external EPCs
• Manage Owner’s Engineering Parties
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and issue resolution discussions. Reinforce a team approach throughout the enterprise, both on projects and internal initiatives
• Effectively communicate relevant information to superiors
• Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas, processes, tools, etc.
• Support or manage the relationships with all external entities during the development phase of the project such as local government, permitting agencies, pipeline utility companies, and interconnecting utilities
• Ability to effectively coordinate and handle, under pressure, multiple projects with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to deliver projects within deadlines
• Additional duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5-7 years 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 projects SOW
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel), Procore, SiteTracker, and other discipline-relevant software
• AutoCAD experience specific to project development
• 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