Cypress Creek Renewables · 11 hours ago
Senior Environmental Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expCypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future through the development, financing, and operation of solar and storage projects. The Senior Environmental Manager will be responsible for advising on environmental diligence, strategic permitting, and compliance support for solar and transmission facilities in the central U.S.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Develop and lead environmental permitting strategies for transmission scale energy generation projects in the Central U.S. markets (ERCOT, SPP, MISO South) and the Western U.S. market (WECC) as needed, including TX, OK, AR, CO, AZ and/or NV
Directly oversee scoping of and managing complex, dynamic environmental regulatory compliance processes, such as targeted environmental resource studies (e.g., wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, cultural resource inventories), impact permitting, and mitigation negotiation, within the Company and with outside consultants
Develop standard scopes for standard environmental diligence processes. Advise project developers on scope and consultant selection and management of standard development activities
Advise in development and implementation of programmatic procedures and policies to ensure continuous compliance with existing and pending environmental regulations
Conduct environmental due diligence for development and acquisition opportunities, and prepare associated documentation as needed
Lead federal and state land and regulatory (e.g., wildlife, USACE, SHPO) agency communication and coordination
Review technical reports. Reports typically include, but are not limited to: Phase I ESA, wetland and waterway delineations, desktop environmental screenings, habitat assessments, cultural resource surveys, threatened/endangered species surveys, avian and bat use surveys, and construction environmental monitoring audits
Review plans for management of environmental matters during construction and operations. Plans include, but are not limited to stormwater management plans, spill pollution prevention plans, construction oversight plans for compliance with respect to species protection, and archaeological resource protection
Prepare environmental content for documents as needed, such as marketing proposals, plans of development, and zoning applications
Assist in development of protocols to manage ongoing compliance requirements during operations and maintenance. Advise on compliance issues when needed
Participate in regional and national initiatives, symposia, conferences, and industry groups as needed to achieve Company objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or an Environmental-related field from an accredited college/university
Experience and expertise interpreting federal and state environmental laws (ESA, NEPA, CWA, NHPA), guidelines, and policies
5+ years professional experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance in Central U.S. or Western U.S. markets. Experience in TX, OK, and AR a plus
Experience in construction and operational compliance support, including, but not limited to: SPCC, stormwater permitting, and vegetation management, a plus
Self-directed, solutions-oriented, and problem-solving, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment
Able to act and adapt to a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
May include local or regional travel, as allowed by health and safety requirements
Preferred
Advanced degree in biological science/natural resources/environmental policy or environmental law degree preferred
Experience with Title V and state air permitting in Texas and/or surrounding states is preferred
Experience with large-scale energy campus generation and storage development (e.g., solar and other generation types [natural gas, wind, hydrogen]) is preferred
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
Company
Cypress Creek Renewables
Cypress Creek Renewables is an independent power producer that develops utility-scale and distributed solar and energy storage projects.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.56BKey Investors
MUFG BankFirst Citizens BankInvestec
2025-11-19Debt Financing
2025-05-05Debt Financing· $150M
2025-03-11Debt Financing· $133M
Leadership Team
Michael Discenza
Chief Financial Officer
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William Petmecky
Chief Financial Officer
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