Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead
Cypress Creek Energy
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Job summary
Cypress Creek Energy is seeking an Environmental Affairs professional to support development of solar and storage projects. The role can be Senior Manager or Associate Director, depending on experience, and will advise developers on environmental diligence, permitting strategies, risk mitigation, and compliance across project lifecycles.
The successful candidate will lead agency coordination, oversee permitting and regulatory reviews, and support financing with environmental input.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance in Northeastern or Central U.S. markets; NY experience a plus.
- Experience interpreting federal and state environmental laws (ESA, NEPA, CWA, NHPA).
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead environmental permitting strategies for energy projects in PJM/MISO markets.
- Oversee regulatory compliance processes and interactions with agencies.
- Support due diligence for development and M&A opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants on environmental matters.
- Prepare environmental documentation for financing, contracts, and development plans.
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Job description
Cypress Creek Energy is seeking an Environmental Affairs professional to support development of solar and storage projects. The role can be Senior Manager or Associate Director, depending on experience, and will advise developers on environmental diligence, permitting strategies, risk mitigation, and compliance across project lifecycles.
The successful candidate will lead agency coordination, oversee permitting and regulatory reviews, and support financing with environmental input.
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