Engineer, HV Engineering at Cypress Creek Renewables | Asheville, NC, US | Rezi

Engineer, HV Engineering at Cypress Creek Renewables

Engineer, HV Engineering

Cypress Creek Renewables · Asheville, NC, US

3 days ago

Engineer, HV Engineering

Cypress Creek Renewables · Asheville, NC, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

CCE is seeking an Engineer, HV Engineering to serve as a lead technical authority on generation and load interconnection engineering, substation design, and utility compliance. This role sits at the intersection of substation design and project execution, providing hands-on technical guidance that shapes how CCE designs, builds, and commissions utility-scale solar, storage, and co-located large load facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical engineering support for interconnection requests on both generation and load projects, including initial queue submissions, material modifications, and as-built updates.
  • Review internal site plans and single line diagrams (SLDs) for physical interconnection feasibility and utility compliance, including Point of Interconnection (POI) substation expansion configurations.
  • Review ISO/RTO interconnection studies including System Impact Studies (SIS), Facilities Studies, and short circuit studies to validate assumptions, identify cost drivers, and flag technical concerns.
  • Manage external engineering consultants and technical parties to create deliverables and studies necessary for project execution.
  • Support EPC procurement processes including preparation and review of RFPs for substation and interconnection scope.
  • Respond to EPC technical RFI’s, ensuring alignment with overall project design, company standards and value engineering.
  • Review EPC-submitted design packages and engineering studies for technical accuracy, utility compliance, and alignment with internal company standards.
  • Develop and review Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) datasheets and technical specifications to ensure compliance with utility standards and project requirements.
  • Review of OEM equipment drawings and factory test reports for major substation equipment.
  • Lead technical interconnection oversight with utilities and transmission owners throughout the project lifecycle, serving as CCE's primary engineering point of contact on HV and utility engineering matters.
  • Provide high voltage and utility engineering support during construction, commissioning, and energization activities.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of power systems or transmission engineering experience in a utility, generation developer, EPC, or consulting engineering environment.
  • Working knowledge of utility substation design, HV equipment specifications, and interconnection study processes across multiple ISOs/RTOs and utilities.
  • Experience reviewing substation design (physical/P&C) packages and commissioning documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize across multiple simultaneous workstreams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical findings clearly to non-technical and commercial audiences.
  • Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy.

Skills

  • steady-state and dynamic modeling tools (PSS/E, PowerWorld, ETAP, or equivalent)
  • reviewing wide area screening analyses

Location

  • Asheville, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • New York, NY
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Remote

Work Type

  • Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
  • Remote

Experience Level

  • 5-8 years

Salary/Compensations

  • $110-160K plus bonus and benefits

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

About the Company

  • The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history.
  • Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.
  • At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience.
  • We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build.
  • That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career.
  • Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results.
  • Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career.

Equal Opportunity

  • Cypress Creek Energy 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.