Project Developer – Community Solar

The Company

Cypress 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 Role

Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking motivated candidates for a Project Developer position to drive our pipeline within the Illinois community solar market. This position would report to the Associate Director of Development and work closely with their team to power a clean energy future. An effective candidate will demonstrate sound industry and project development knowledge, superior leadership and communication skills, the ability to focus on minute details while still seeing the big picture, detailed organization, and a desire to solve complex problems. The right candidate will be someone who demonstrates a mission-driven determination, takes initiative, is results-oriented, and excels working with others across teams. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and lead development activities by working with internal teams in areas including, but not limited to real estate and title, interconnection, engineering, survey, environmental, offtake, policy, and finance
• Prioritize, coordinate, review, and track key development deliverables with internal teams and external legal, zoning, environmental, interconnection, and engineering consultants
• Manage and report project data as it pertains to budget, schedule, and deliverables
• Achieve development milestones on time and on budget for projects to successfully move into financing and construction
• Gather market intelligence and expand relationships with local government, utility, and other stakeholder groups to understand the project development and permitting processes
• Prepare and submit land use permitting applications, manage development of site layouts for permitting, and coordinate, attend, and present at permitting meetings
• Review and manage project contracts including leases, interconnection agreements, renewable energy credit agreements to ensure compliance with their terms
• Build strategic relationships with development, finance, and EPC partners
• Regular travel to visit project sites, and other Cypress Creek office

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Energy, engineering, or business related Master’s degree is a plus
• 2-5 years’ experience in project development
• Project management, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Results-driven and solutions-oriented
• Ability to lead, manage, and mentor potential direct reports

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $100K- 125K per year 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.

Location: This position will be remote and located in the Greater Chicago Area or nearby in the Midwest region. Candidates should expect 20-35% travel to meet with local stakeholders and team meetings once or twice per quarter. Local to or willing to relocate to the Midwest region is required.*

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 9 observed holidays.
• 5% 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
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Work from home. Hybrid option through WeWork available.

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.