The CompanyCypress Creek Renewables 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.The RoleCypress Creek Renewables is seeking a talented Civil Project Engineer to join our team. This position will serve as the Lead Civil Engineer for assigned project market(s), responsible for early-stage design of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system and battery electric storage system (BESS) projects. Tasks will range from initial site feasibility analysis, cost estimating, EPC bid review, permit support, and construction oversight to verify conformance with the design documents. This is a remote position that will support multiple project markets across multiple time zones.Engineering Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for site de-risking and early-stage design of ground mounted solar PV system and BESS projects, focusing on the civil engineering and land development aspects of the projects.</li><li>Read, interpret, and understand all project documentation from applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – i.e., City/County, zoning and permitting requirements, and produce compliant design solutions.</li><li>Learn and understand national codes and standards and apply to renewable energy system projects.</li><li>Review Environmental due diligence surveys and studies required for design and permitting purposes. Review reports conducted for projects to ensure compliance and determine impacts (constraints) into the site design.</li><li>Produce project civil cost estimates utilizing all available project information and data; may include working Internal CCR Team and/or external Consultant(s).</li><li>Prepare scopes of work for Civil-related Studies by external Consultants (H&amp;H, Geotech, SWPPPs, etc.); lead the RFP process with an understanding of budgeting and scheduling; perform bid review and recommend awardee; coordinate contract execution and purchase order issuance with DEV Lead.</li><li>Review and understand project Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&amp;H) reports, including calculations for the post construction runoff rates and the respective storm water mitigations applicable to Civil site design and AHJ compliance. Ability to understand FEMA flood zones and corresponding requirements for project design.</li><li>Review and understand project Geotechnical Investigation reports, including findings and recommendations for site grading, foundations, and roads; understand and evaluate findings to inform project costs.</li><li>Review and understand project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), understand, and verify compliance with AHJ standards for land disturbance.</li><li>Review and understand project Survey Topographic and LiDAR data for use in evaluation of PV and BESS site design, including grading and drainage, tree clearing and demolishing of existing structures, and their associated costs. Coordinate with CCR Survey Team as needed.    </li><li>Understand PV Racking grading analyses, topographical exhibits, and other AutoCAD Civil3D deliverables.</li><li>Manage Consultant(s) preparation of AutoCAD “base map” drawings that include project constraints and other applicable site data to use for design purposes. Ability to export GIS Shape (.shp) files to AutoCAD.</li><li>Coordinate with CCR Development Team, Internal CCR departments, and external consultants, as needed to understand the critical aspects for a project’s success.</li><li>Review and interpret construction standards and specifications to verify design compliance.</li><li>Coordinate with Owner’s Engineer (OE), including contracting Civil/Structural OEs as required for design review and construction support process.  </li><li>Ability to travel to project sites and/or meetings as required to support assigned markets.  </li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Professional Engineer’s (PE) licensure in assigned project markets/states.</li><li>Civil Engineering degree from an accredited university.</li><li>Experience – 3 to 6 years’ experience in the civil engineering land development design space, renewable energy field, or equivalent.</li><li>Utility scale ground mounted solar PV system project experience and understanding of the basics behind PV system projects, including tracker systems and foundations, preferred.</li><li>AutoCAD and/or Civil3D; MS Suite experience.</li><li>Effective communication skills (oral and written).</li><li>Initiative-taking and committed to excellence.</li><li>GIS experience a plus.</li></ul>Locations: The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; NYC; Los Angeles, CA; and San Francisco, CA. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week.Compensation: The salary range for the position is $125,000-$140,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Benefits:<ul><li>15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.</li><li>401(k) Match</li><li>Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance</li><li>Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Phone Bill Reimbursement</li><li>Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement</li><li>Company Swag</li></ul>A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to <a href="mailto:HR@ccrenew.com">HR@ccrenew.com</a>.

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Senior Civil Project Engineer

The CompanyCypress Creek Renewables 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.The RoleCypress Creek Renewables is seeking a talented Civil Project Engineer to join our team. This position will serve as the Lead Civil Engineer for assigned project market(s), responsible for early-stage design of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system and battery electric storage system (BESS) projects. Tasks will range from initial site feasibility analysis, cost estimating, EPC bid review, permit support, and construction oversight to verify conformance with the design documents.&nbsp;This is a remote position that will support multiple project markets across multiple time zones.Engineering Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for site de-risking and early-stage design of ground mounted solar PV system and BESS projects, focusing on the civil engineering and land development aspects of the projects.</li><li>Read, interpret, and understand all project documentation from applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – i.e., City/County, zoning and permitting requirements, and produce compliant design solutions.</li><li>Learn and understand national codes and standards and apply to renewable energy system projects.</li><li>Review Environmental due diligence surveys and studies required for design and permitting purposes. Review reports conducted for projects to ensure compliance and determine impacts (constraints) into the site design.</li><li>Produce project civil cost estimates utilizing all available project information and data; may include working Internal CCR Team and/or external Consultant(s).</li><li>Prepare scopes of work for Civil-related Studies by external Consultants (H&amp;H, Geotech, SWPPPs, etc.); lead the RFP process with an understanding of budgeting and scheduling; perform bid review and recommend awardee; coordinate contract execution and purchase order issuance with DEV Lead.</li><li>Review and understand project Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&amp;H) reports, including calculations for the post construction runoff rates and the respective storm water mitigations applicable to Civil site design and AHJ compliance. Ability to understand FEMA flood zones and corresponding requirements for project design.</li><li>Review and understand project Geotechnical Investigation reports, including findings and recommendations for site grading, foundations, and roads; understand and evaluate findings to inform project costs.</li><li>Review and understand project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), understand, and verify compliance with AHJ standards for land disturbance.</li><li>Review and understand project Survey Topographic and LiDAR data for use in evaluation of PV and BESS site design, including grading and drainage, tree clearing and demolishing of existing structures, and their associated costs. Coordinate with CCR Survey Team as needed. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Understand PV Racking grading analyses, topographical exhibits, and other AutoCAD Civil3D deliverables.</li><li>Manage Consultant(s) preparation of AutoCAD “base map” drawings that include project constraints and other applicable site data to use for design purposes. Ability to export GIS Shape (.shp) files to AutoCAD.</li><li>Coordinate with CCR Development Team, Internal CCR departments, and external consultants, as needed to understand the critical aspects for a project’s success.</li><li>Review and interpret construction standards and specifications to verify design compliance.</li><li>Coordinate with Owner’s Engineer (OE), including contracting Civil/Structural OEs as required for design review and construction support process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to travel to project sites and/or meetings as required to support assigned markets.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Professional Engineer’s (PE) licensure in assigned project markets/states.</li><li>Civil Engineering degree from an accredited university.</li><li>Experience – 3 to 6 years’ experience in the civil engineering land development design space, renewable energy field, or equivalent.</li><li>Utility scale ground mounted solar PV system project experience and understanding of the basics behind PV system projects, including tracker systems and foundations, preferred.</li><li>AutoCAD and/or Civil3D; MS Suite experience.</li><li>Effective communication skills (oral and written).</li><li>Initiative-taking and committed to excellence.</li><li>GIS experience a plus.</li></ul>Locations: The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; NYC; Los Angeles, CA; and San Francisco, CA. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week.Compensation: The salary range for the position is $125,000-$140,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.&nbsp;Benefits:<ul><li>15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.</li><li>401(k) Match</li><li>Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance</li><li>Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Phone Bill Reimbursement</li><li>Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement</li><li>Company Swag</li></ul>A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.&nbsp;Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.&nbsp;Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@ccrenew.com">HR@ccrenew.com</a>.&nbsp;

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